The Organisation

ARC Justice is an independent, not-for-profit, human rights organisation that incorporates the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre, the Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre and Housing Justice.

Our programs deliver accessible legal services, tenancy advice and support to those in our community in the greatest need. We deliver community education and advocate for systematic change that enhances the rights of rural and regional Victorians. We recognise that housing and legal issues do not occur in isolation and we work with local partners to ensure a whole-of-person approach to our work.

Vision

An inclusive community built on a foundation of human rights and equality before the law.

Purpose

We promote equality before the law for people in rural and regional Victoria by: providing legal, advocacy and support services; elevating justice as an issue in public discourse; and advocating for systemic change that upholds human rights.

Principles that underpin our work

Community: We serve, build capacity and are accountable to the community to which we belong.

Learning: We are inquisitive and receptive to new ideas, use evidence-based practice and share our knowledge to achieve the greatest impact for our communities. We learn from both our successes and mistakes.

Partnership: We believe partnership and collaboration with individuals, communities and organisations is the only way to create meaningful and sustainable change.

People: We are committed to ethical and sustainable practice that values our people in achieving our purpose.

Recognition of First Peoples: We celebrate the strength, culture and contribution of our First Peoples. We recognise the systemic injustices brought against them, and work in partnership with local Aboriginal communities to bring justice.

Respect: In all of our work, we show respect. We value diversity and acknowledge differences, knowing these strengthen our community.

The Role

This role will provide paralegal support to the intake and reception team, supervised by the legal intake coordinator.

The paralegal role will assist with client intake services, data management and entry, high level drafting of official documents and management of correspondence.

About You

You are looking for an organisation that:

• Is community orientated and provides court experience
• Is a social justice driver, and has influential community impact
• Provides ongoing professional development training, and supervision from experienced lawyers
• Promotes a flexible and supportive team environment where staff engagement is prioritised

You have:

• Significant progress in/or completion of a law degree or equivalent (such as significant paralegal experience or legal studies).
• Unrestricted Victorian driver’s license. This is at the employees’ own expense.
• Clear Police record check (concerning offences of dishonesty and personal safety) and obtaining a Working with Children Card (if applicable). ARC Justice will cover the costs involved.
• Based on current Victorian Government directions we are required to collect, record and securely hold vaccination information to ensure staff are fully vaccinated. This information will be treated as private and confidential.
• As a child safe organisation ARC Justice requires disclosure of any formal disciplinary action taken by any current or former employer including any finding of improper or unprofessional conduct.

You will be joining an established and cohesive team that has a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

The Offer

• Part Time, 3 days per week (22.8 hours)
• Fixed term until June 2023 (with possibility of extension)
• $60,189 - $72,124 (SCHADS level 2-3) pro rata, subject to skills and experience
• 10.5% superannuation
• 3 days ex gratia between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Salary packaging benefits available (up to $15,900 for living expenses + $2650 for meal and entertainment available)

More Information

To find out more about this role, including details on the key responsibilities and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description attached.

Enquiries can be directed to Julie O'Connor via [email protected], using the subject line: Paralegal - GVCLC - Shepparton enquiry via EthicalJobs, and a return phone call will be arranged.

ARC Justice is an inclusive employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQ+ and culturally diverse communities encouraged to apply.