Paralegal - Morwell

Job description

• Work alongside a supportive team, in a learning environment
• Part time fixed term contracts available (hours/days negotiable)
• Based at Morwell with travel to other sites as required

About Us:
Gippsland Community Legal Service (GCLS) is a non-profit service of Anglicare Victoria. The mission of GCLS is to improve access to justice for all members of the Gippsland Community by providing legal advice and advocacy, empowering individuals and groups through community education, and to remove systemic injustice by advocating for law reform.
The Role
The role provides paralegal support and services to support the daily operations of the legal service including conducting research, drafting documents, legal administration tasks and casework assistance. The role provides an intake service for clients also.
To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need to:

• have knowledge or experience in working within a legal or community services sector
• demonstrated understanding of the legal/justice system
• have a commitment to the promotion of social justice and human rights.
• suitable qualifications in legal studies desirable or students actively studying Bachelor of Laws are encouraged to apply.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Please see a detailed position description here:
To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest, skills and experience.
For further enquiries contact Principal Lawyer Simon Suttie , using the subject line: Paralegal - Morwell enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0417 513 532.
Please note - Applications will be assessed as they are submitted. If suitable candidate/s are identified this job may close early.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer's site.
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