WESTERN COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE LTD

Full-Time Consumer Lawyer (Fixed Term Contract) Job Advertisement

WEstjustice is seeking to employ a full time lawyer on a one year fixed term contract. This role will be backfilling a 12 month leave of absence position.

The lawyer will join a team of lawyers undertaking civil work between the WEstjustice offices. The role will be based predominately at the Werribee office, but may involve attending other locations.

The lawyer will be responsible for delivering the Consumer Clinic aimed at supporting vulnerable clients (including refugees, asylum seekers or those impacted by COVID-19) in dispute with banks, financial services, telecommunication providers or similar creditors.

This is a fantastic 12 month fixed term opportunity for a lawyer who wants to join a fast paced and dynamic workplace. 

Salary range - of $72,000 - $77,000 per annum per annum (depending on experience), plus employer funded superannuation in accordance with Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth). In addition, generous salary packaging is available (including access to Accommodation and Meal Entertainment packaging).

A copy of the position description is available here.

To apply, please email a short cover letter, your CV and your responses to the key selection criteria to an@westjustice.org.au addressed to Ms An Huynh, Operations Director, by midnight on Wednesday 27 January, 2021. Please use the subject line: Consumer Lawyer [your name] application via website.

If you have any questions in relation to the role, please contact our office on 9749 7720 and ask to speak to Joseph Nunweek, Program Manager.

Late applications will not be considered.

The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children’s Check and a Police Check or be prepared to apply for both. 

About WEstjustice:
WEstjustice is a multidisciplinary, community-based legal centre committed to improving justice outcomes for the people of western Melbourne, and especially the most vulnerable in our community. It was formed in July 2015 through the amalgamation of the Footscray, Wyndham and Western Suburbs Community Legal Centres, which brought a long and proud history and experience to the new organisation.

WEstjustice is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQ-identifying people. 

Applicants must possess the right to work in Australia.

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Please contact us on (03) 9749 7720 if you wish to make a donation to WEstjustice.

Donations over $2.00 are tax deductable.

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Unfortunately, WEstjustice does not currently have any vacancies. Please feel free to revisit this page in the new year. 

WEstjustice relies heavily on the work of legal and non-legal volunteers. Volunteer roles include:

• Policy volunteers (at capacity)
• Administrative volunteers (at capacity)
• Paralegal volunteers (at capacity)
• Solicitor volunteers (at capacity)

Skills we require of all of our volunteers include:

• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Reliability and punctuality

We ask that volunteers give us a minimum commitment of twelve months.

Demand for volunteer positions may vary.

If there is a position available and you are a suitable candidate, we will contact you.

How to apply

If you are interested in volunteering with WEstjustice, please complete the Volunteer Application Form and email it along with your resume to admin@westjustice.org.au. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please clearly state in the subject line when (day or night service) and at which branch (Werribee or Footscray) you would prefer to volunteer.

Please contact our office on (03) 9749 7720 if you have any questions.

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WEstjustice has partnered with Victoria University to offer internships to law students of Victoria University. Our Victoria University internship program offers law students practical experience in working with vulnerable clients with complex needs in our fines, youth and family law clinics. Students may also have the opportunity to appear on behalf of clients at Melbourne Magistrates Court, under the supervision of a staff lawyer (Sunshine Youth Office only). Contact WEstjustice on (03) 9749 7720 or admin@westjustice.org.au.

"I am extremely grateful for the knowledge and experience I have gained at WEstjustice Sunshine. I am not only interning alongside fellow VU classmates but we are supervised by lawyers who are passionate about giving youth a voice in the legal system." Clinton, Intern, Sunshine Youth Office, appearing at Melbourne Magistrates Court.

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