Exciting Opportunity with Redfern Legal Centre
Redfern Legal Centre (RLC)’s Tenancy team provides access to justice to people living in our local area through advice and representation, conducting policy and systemic law reform work and delivering community legal education and resources.
The Tenancy practice is a dynamic practice that works closely with local organisations and clients to prevent homelessness and ensure tenants and other residents have access to safe and affordable housing.
The successful PLT will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of tenancy issues, including evictions, repairs, rent increases and share housing disputes. Responsibilities include research, legal drafting, interviewing clients, assisting solicitors at our Duty Solicitor service at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Thursdays) and assisting with other aspects of advice and casework
It is a requirement of volunteers at Redfern Legal Centre to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
Selection Criteria
1. Completion of a law degree and eligibility to commence Practical Legal Training.
2. Availability 2 days per week - please specify your availability, proposed start date and preferred length of commitment in your application. We prefer applicants who are seeking to do their full 60 days PLT with RLC.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with people experiencing disadvantage.
5. Understanding of and commitment to social justice.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Vaccinated for Covid-19.
Application Details
If you wish to apply, please send an email to Alexis Goodstone: alexis@rlc.org.au. Please include:
1. A cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria.
2. A CV including: contact details, education, relevant experience and details of one referees.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 20 February.