Legal Services Commission
Job reference: 589118
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneThe OrganisationThe Legal Services Commission is passionate about ensuring justice is available and accessible for all South Australians. As the largest legal assistance service in SA, we ensure that South Australians have access to a trusted lawyer when they need help to be heard, provide them with easy ways to learn about their rights and responsibilities, and answer their legal questions.Each year over 140,000 South Australians benefit from the services we deliver.The RoleIf you have always wanted to use your law degree to assist people seeking asylum and others experiencing disadvantage, this is the role for you!As a legal practitioner within the Civil Law Division, you will provide legal advice, advocacy support and legal representation in areas of Civil Law with a particular focus on providing legal assistance to people seeking asylum. This includes assisting individuals seeking to lodge Permanent Protection Visa applications with the Department of Home Affairs and appealing decisions made in respect of those applications in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.The role will also provide advice and advocacy in other Civil Law matters in areas such as guardianship, mental health and NDIS appeals and may be required to appear before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and / or the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT).If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in one of these roles, apply now!Salary RangeAppointment will be made based on your experience at either the LSC1 or LSC2 classification.
- LSC1 $79,723 - $86,439 per annum including superannuation, leave loading.
- LSC2 $96,040 - $103,041 per annum including superannuation, leave loading.
- Hold a Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for a Category C Practising Certificate.
- Possess a strong commitment to the principle of the equality of access to justice for all persons.
- Experience in communicating effectively with a wide range of people from cultural, ethnic and indigenous backgrounds and/or persons with a physical or mental illness.
- An understanding of the procedures and operation of the Department of Home Affairs, the NDIS, the AAT and SACAT.
- Hold an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate in South Australia or eligible to apply for an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate in South Australia.
- Possess minimum of two (2) years post admission legal experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to Civil Law matters involving migration, guardianship, mental health and/or NDIS appeals or other relevant areas of administrative law.
- Work and communicate effectively with persons from a wide range of backgrounds including understanding, and responding appropriately to cultural, ethnic and indigenous differences and to persons living with a disability.
- Knowledge/understanding of the procedures and operation of the Department of Home Affairs, the NDIS, the AAT and SACAT.
- The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.
- Generous salary sacrifice benefits (as outlined above).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Payment of Practising Certificate for legal staff.
- Payment of relevant professional memberships.
- Support for employees and their families through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program.
- Supported training and development opportunities in areas including working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice.
- Access to a comprehensive in-house legal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
- Contemporary workplace accommodation.
- Career development opportunities within the team and the organisation.
- Payment of employment screening checks.
Applications close: 21/04/2024 5:00 PMAttachments:
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-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.