PLT volunteer placement – expression of interest / application
You may express interest up to 6 months ahead of your PLT start date. We will contact you to discuss opportunities as they arise. Some places may be filled well in advance of the start date, so it is in your interests to express interest 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
- Completion of law degree and eligibility to start Practical Legal Training. Availability - 75 days preferred, plus available any specific days of the week (listed in Additional Criteria below)
- A strong interest in the work of the specific RLC practice/s applied for.
- Understanding of and commitment to social justice
- 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
- Able to work in our offices in Redfern
- 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.
Practices
- First Nations Legal Practice - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING
- Credit, Debt & Consumer Practice - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING
- Tenancy Practice - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING
- Police Accountability Practice - NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING
- Employment Law 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.
To Apply
Applicants must complete the online application form for the specific practice, linked above when that practice is recruiting, and upload the following documents:
- A cover letter addressing each of the essential selection criteria, and the additional selection criteria for the practice you are applying for, using separate numbered headings. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
- A resume including education, relevant experience and two or three referees (include name, relationship and contact details).
- Your academic transcript.
If you have any queries, email info@rlc.org.au.