Address- Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term position for 12 months (35-hour week)
- Remuneration: (Level 6) $96,960 - $103,434 + 17% Superannuation
(Level 7 Position may be available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132) - Location: Kensington, NSW
Why Your Role Matters:
Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC) is a community Legal Centre providing free legal advice and assistance to our community.
The Solicitor/Clinical Supervisor will provide advice, casework and community legal education in areas of law relevant to our service including employment, administrative, discrimination, criminal, family and generalist law. The Solicitor/Clinical Supervisor staffs advice nights, outreaches and our Health Justice Partnership at Prince of Wales Hospital. This position works closely with UNSW Sydney law students teaching them in a best practice clinical legal education model. Funding for this position is for one year.
Accountabilities:
Level 6 -
- Provide legal advice and conduct casework in accordance with the Centre’s policies.
- Staff and attend the Centre’s community outreaches, including our Health Justice Project, community events and home visits as required.
- Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by supervising student participation in advice, casework and administrative duties.
- Supervise on advice nights on a weekly basis, as required.
- Develop and deliver community legal education workshops and resources on relevant areas of law.
- Contribute to the Centre’s law reform activities.
- Assist in the general day to day administration of the Centre, including assisting other staff members during periods of leave.
Level 7 (in addition to the above) -
- Conduct complex casework and litigation with minimal supervision.
- Develop and deliver new and innovative CLE workshops on relevant areas of law and assist in the planning of the Centre’s CLE activities, including the development of resources and community development work.
- Contribute and develop law reform work, including submission and report writing with human rights focus on the Centre’s areas of specialisation and legal issues faced by KLC’s community.
- Provide legal supervision to other solicitors as an experienced member of the legal team, including taking responsibility as a nominated person.
- Develop innovative clinical legal education opportunities for students at the Centre.
Skills and Experience:
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship will not be available for this role.
Level 6 –
- Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
- An ability to undertake legal work in a range of areas such as civil, criminal family, administrative, employment or discrimination.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- An understanding and commitment to holistic legal service delivery for people with complex legal needs.
- An ability to develop and deliver community legal education to a wide range of audiences.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Level 7 (in addition to the above) –
- Extensive experience in advice and casework, in particular in the areas of law relevant to KLC’s practice.
- Extensive experience in delivering CLE events across all stakeholders using the latest technology and developing new CLE strategies in response to legal need.
- Demonstrated experience in law reform work, including submission and report writing.
- Proven experience providing legal supervision to solicitors, volunteers and students.
Pre-Employment Checks:
- Verification of Qualifications
- Working with Children Check
- Criminal Record Check
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
- Career development opportunities
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period (pro rata)
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness), for further details please visit - Discounts & Entitlements | Jobs@UNSW
- Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
- UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more!
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply:
Please submit both a CV and Cover Letter ASAP. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses how your experience fits the role (maximum length 2 pages). Advertisement closes Thursday 18th July, 11:30pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found here: Position Description - Solicitor-Clinical Supervisor.pdf
Get in Touch:
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at ********@unsw.edu.au.
Please apply online, any applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
