RLC is seeking an enthusiastic PLT student to work 2-3 days per week with our Credit and Debt solicitor.
Position Description
In this role you will gain valuable experience supporting vulnerable clients and working on cutting edge law reform and a variety of credit, debt and consumer law matters.
Responsibilities include client intake, file review, general administration, research, legal drafting, interviewing clients, and follow up on client matters, under supervision of the Credit and Debt solicitor.
Essential Selection Criteria
- Completion of law degree and eligibility to commence Practical Legal Training
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice
- Demonstrated experience in administration and/or customer service
- Strong understanding of ethical practice issues affecting community legal centres, including confidentiality and conflict of interest
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues affecting RLC’s client groups and an interest in the work of RLC's Credit and Debt practice
Desirable (but not essential)
- Ability to speak a relevant community language
- Previous front desk experience at Redfern Legal Centre will be highly regarded.
To apply
Applicants must complete the online application form, ticking the ‘PLT - Other’ checkbox, and upload the following documents in PDF format:
- A cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria using separate numbered headings. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
- A CV including contact details, education, experience and two or three referees (include names, organisation and contact details).
- A copy of your academic transcript.
Please address your application to David Hofierka. If you have any queries, or if you need help lodging your online application, email RLC Communications and Volunteer Manager Finn O’Keefe at info@rlc.org.au.
Applications close: Wednesday, 5 May 2022 at 9am.
