AddressSMLS is very excited to have been able to launch our LGBTIQA+ specialist legal service, Justice Q as part of evolving our overall practice to be community aware and responsive. We are looking for dynamic, creative and community aligned staff to join us as we roll out the new practice in the south-east metro region. SMLS is establishing spaces at our offices and an outreach location in the City of Dandenong. SMLS is a leader in integrated service models and as part of this practice, is the commitment to collaboratively servicing the legal needs of the LGBTIQA+ community in the south-east with key stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to support the legal rights of the LGBTIQA+ community. You will be joining a small, but specialist team supported by an engaged and aligned steering committee.
Please note: South-East Monash Legal Service is an inclusive employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. This is a special measures role and only members of the LGBTIQA+ community are eligible to apply, in line with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
POSITION PURPOSE
This is an exciting new role that will help shape SMLS’ Justice Q program. Justice Q is SMLS’ specialist LGBTIQA+ legal service for people in south-east Melbourne. This new and exciting program will utilise SMLS’ integrated service model with a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, community development and peer workers. The program will also have an internal referral system, where clients are able to access services across SMLS practice areas. The program will be implemented across sites in the south-east metro of Melbourne.
The Justice Q Lawyer will provide specialist legal assistance, strategic litigation, and help develop legal education materials. This is a generalist position, assisting with legal issues from various practice areas. The role will be supported by an internal community of practice.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Essential Selection Criteria
- Eligibility to hold an unrestricted Victorian legal practicing certificate with 3+ years post admission experience
- Strong, demonstrated commitment and/or connection to the LGBTIQA+ community, including knowledge of legal issues
- Experience working on complex litigation or complex legal campaigning in an area of either public, human rights or administrative law
- Experience briefing barristers and experts in litigation matters.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to communicate legal concepts in clear language and prepare written legal advice.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate sensitively and build mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable Selection Criteria
- Experience working in the community legal sector, legal aid or other settings that support communities who are experiencing disadvantage and/or injustice
- Experience and/or interest in tribunal or court representation
Please see the position description.
Any further enquiries can be directed to **************@smls.com.au
HOW TO APPLY
Application deadline: 9:30am | Tuesday 7 May
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Include:
- Resume
- One page cover letter
*Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
