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Junior Solicitor & Graduate Lawyer

National Justice Project

ABOUT THE NATIONAL JUSTICE PROJECT

The National Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit legal service and civil rights organisation. We use the law, advocacy and education to tackle systemic injustice and promote government accountability. We primarily represent and support First Nations Peoples, asylum seekers and refugees who have been harmed and discriminated against within the justice and health care systems. We advance human rights by representing and supporting our clients to have their voices heard. We advocate for the reform and development of law, and a justice system that is fair, just and equitable, by taking on the most challenging cases that will create systemic change.

Our head office, based in Sydney, is a small and busy workplace. We recognise and pay our deepest respects to all sovereign First Nations Peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work. NJP recognises that throughout history the Australian legal system has been an instrument of violence and oppression against First Nations Peoples, as well as other minority groups. NJP seeks to strengthen and promote dialogue between the Australian legal system and First Nations laws, governance structures and protocols.

We are committed to reconciliation and achieving social justice by ensuring everyone has the right to equal access and status under the law. We work collaboratively with community partners to identify and advocate against systemic injustices. We are a small team of both legal and non-legal staff who all work flexibly and cooperatively to achieve positive outcomes for our clients, strategic outcomes in Australia’s legal landscape and enhance rights awareness within the community.

THE POSITION

The NJP is offering two fixed term paid opportunity for lawyers/soon-to-be lawyers. The successful candidates will be offered a 12-month contract, to be based in Sydney, NSW.

There are two positions available:

  • A Full Time Solicitor – this is open to people with minimum 1-2 years post admission experience.
  • A Part Time Grad Lawyer – this will be a flexible 2-3 days a week position and opened to final year law students and grad lawyers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contribute to direct legal casework and strategic litigation;
  • Liaise with clients and our partners;
  • Provide high quality advice, assistance and casework service to the clients of the NJP;
  • Undertake administrative and case management activities;
  • Be involved in a wide range of legal and policy issues and cases within our practice; and,
  • Maintain an effective and ethical legal practice including compliance with NJP policies, legislative requirements and practice management standards.

KEY CANDIDATE CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Individuals who identify as being from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) racial or ethnic group and have lived experienced of discrimination are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Please not that this role involves working with confronting subject matter and working with traumatised, and at times highly distressed, clients.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • The successful candidate will apply their legal training, together with any lived experience and knowledge, to practical and administrative tasks to seek justice and accountability for our clients and the wider community.
  • You will be required to provide reflective reports over the course of the year.

Before applying, please do read the Job Description and submit your CV, and letter responding to the selection criteria. If you are applying for the full-time position please attach a copy of your practicing certificate (NSW). If you don't have one but are eligible for one please let us know.

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