PLT volunteer placement – application

Some places may be filled well in advance of the deadline, so it is in your interests to apply early.

Some practice areas will have application deadlines or specific criteria - see the practice details below.

RLC works to redress inequalities in the legal system that adversely and disproportionately affect people experiencing vulnerability. The Centre pursues social change and law reform to reduce these inequalities. 

Our legal services include employment law, tenancy, credit and debt, financial abuse, police accountability, a health justice partnership and an international student legal service. Read more about our services here. 

Position description

Responsibilities include client intake, file review, general administration, research, legal drafting, interviewing clients, drafting content for submissions, articles and e-bulletins, and follow-up on client matters, under supervision of the practice solicitor.   

Essential selection criteria

1. Completion of law degree and eligibility to start Practical Legal Training. Availability - 75 days preferred, plus available any specific days of the week 
2. A strong interest in the work of the specific RLC practice applied for. 
3. Understanding of and commitment to social justice
4. Experience in administration and/or customer service
5. Strong understanding of ethical practice issues affecting community legal centres, including confidentiality and conflict of interest
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
8. Able to work in our offices in Redfern
9. Vaccination: All staff and volunteers at RLC must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Desirable selection criteria

1. Ability to speak a relevant community language
2. Previous Intake Team experience or other volunteer role at Redfern Legal Centre or another legal centre will be highly regarded.

Practice details

• Tenancy Practice - At least 2 days per week, for 60 days. Applications to alexis AT rlc.org.au (replace " AT " with "@") - include everything listed below under the heading "TO APPLY". Deadline to apply: 13 September 2024 at 5pm.
• Police Accountability Practice - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING
• Employment Law Practice - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING
• First Nations Legal Practice - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING
• Credit, Debt & Consumer Practice - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING
• Financial Abuse Service - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING
• International Student Legal Service - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING: Current or former international student preferred.
• Health Justice Partnership - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING: An appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Please replace AT with @ in the addresses above.

To Apply

Please email the specific practice as follows:

TO: the address above next to the practice name

SUBJECT: PLT Application

BODYTEXT:  Please include all of the following information, as bodytext in this format (by copying all the text below and adding your answers after each question).

Full name: 
Phone: 
First Nations Australian: YES/NO
International Student: YES/NO.  If yes, your nationality: 
Languages spoken (other than English): 
University: 
Degree: 
When do you expect to finish your degree? 
When can you start PLT? 

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Your cover letter with the information above
2. Your current resume
3. Your academic transcript.