• Competitive salary package up to $140,584 per annum
• Ongoing Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Location – Central Sydney (Haymarket) / Flexible
About us Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.
About the role The Human Rights Team is a dynamic specialist team of 5 lawyers within the Civil Law Division at Legal Aid NSW which undertakes human rights and public interest casework. We represent disadvantaged clients in civil claims against the State, public agencies and other bodies, including intentional torts, discrimination complaints, breaches of privacy and various forms of administrative review. We manage strategic advocacy projects designed to achieve a systemic impact for our clients and contribute to policy and law reform opportunities that align with our casework. We also run advice clinics linked to our areas of practice including at Anti-Discrimination NSW, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Aboriginal Legal Service (Redfern).
About you We are looking for a passionate and experienced lawyer who has worked closely with disadvantaged and vulnerable clients, preferably including Aboriginal people and young people.
You must have significant experience running litigation in both courts and tribunals, with a strong emphasis on intentional torts and anti-discrimination law, and excellent negotiation skills with experience in conciliation forums.
You must also have the demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume caseload as well as contribute to law reform and policy work. You will also have the capacity to contribute to the scoping, planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic projects.
This is an Aboriginal targeted recruitment. This means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. But it doesn’t mean that non-Aboriginal people can’t apply – we also welcome applications from anyone who is interested in the role. We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW! We are committed to diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.
We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.
We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
Other benefits of working with us · You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
· We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.
The essential requirements for this role You must:
· be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
· demonstrate experience in the areas of law practiced by the specialist team (human rights)
· be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
· be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check
· hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
· hold a valid NSW Drivers Licence
How to apply You MUST submit your application online through
www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.
Your application must include: · your resume (no more than 5 pages)
· cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the following two questions:
1. Outline your experience conducting litigation in intentional torts, anti-discrimination law, administrative law and/or other public interest human rights cases, including examples.
2. Outline your experience working with disadvantaged clients and clients with complex needs. Provide examples of how you have helped clients overcome a difficult civil law issue or dispute that impacted on their human rights.
Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.
Do you need help to apply? It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:
· If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Anthony Levin on (02) 9219 5790 or email:
anthony.levin@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
· If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the
Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
· The
Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role.
· The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.
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