Practical Legal Trainee (PLT)

The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) seeks a dedicated person to join its team of committed human rights lawyers as a Practical Legal Trainee (students undertaking a course for admission as a lawyer). There are multiple positions available at our Randwick and outreach office in Auburn.

Your responsibilities will include legal and country information research, drafting statements, observing and assisting with client appointments, accompanying lawyers to client meetings and DoHA interviews and various other legal and administrative tasks.

You will have had previous volunteer experience and be able to demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice, an understanding of the issues that affect people seeking asylum, and a capacity to problem-solve.

You will have administrative and organisational experience and have the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and a respectful manner.

You will also need initiative and a sense of humour. In return, we offer you a vibrant and supportive working environment, and a range of experiences in a community legal centre. You will also receive on-the-job training and supervision.

Please note, these are unpaid positions.

Requirements: You must be enrolled in, or about to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. You must be available for a minimum of 3 days a week for a minimum of 60 days. RACS values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATS) backgrounds and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTI communities.

How to apply: Please submit your application online: https://forms.office.com/r/0PS9tcv6wM

Your application should state how many days per week you can commit to and when you are available to start. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible, as applications will be evaluated upon receipt.

For more information please telephone (02) 8355 7227 or email racsvolunteer@racs.org.au

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person