ABOUT Violet Co Legal & CONsulting

Do you want to work in a 100% for purpose business that is making change?

Violet Co Legal & Consulting is just that! We make positive change through legal services, consulting services and our advocacy and law reform programs. All with a focus on women, gender diverse and First Nations peoples. We are unique and are looking for qualified, experienced and exceptional people who share our drive and passion to make a tangible difference.

• We are a certified Social Enterprise - this means that we have committed to at least 50% of our profits going back into Community. We channel our profits, and the focus of much of our billable work, into pro bono legal services and advocacy campaigns to improve our justice system. We are the only legal practice in Australia that is certified as a social enterprise.
• Our vision: An Australia where women, gender diverse and First Nations peoples have equality, non-discrimination, sovereignty and lives free of violence
• How we achieve our impact focus: legal services, consulting and advocacy

You can read all about our social impact on our website. We run a large pro bono legal practice and have been awarded the Pro Bono Service Award. You can read about our pro bono legal work.

Need more inspiration? Check out the bio of our Founder and Principal Solicitor Karen Iles. Violet Co is the only Aboriginal owned employment law practice in Australia.

We are looking for a paralegal to join our growing team

Paralegals in our team support our Solicitors to provide exceptional client experience, legal representation and insight to our clients. Your role is to assist with day-to-day legal and advocacy functions. There will be a component of basic administrative tasks as well - be prepared to roll up your sleeves.

To summarise what success looks like:

• You will effectively manage the client files; intake, file set up, client care, file review, time recording and file closure processes
• You will accurately manage the practice diary ensuring that filling deadlines, undertakings and other critical dates and deliverables are kept on track
• Clients will think you are fabulous - as the first point of contact with Violet Co your inclusive, culturally competent and trauma informed style will make our clients want to work with us, trust us and refer us to their networks
• Advocacy and law reform wins - support the team with law reform research and submissions, advocacy activities and events

The experience we are looking for in you

We are looking for someone with some experience in the law. This could be one or more of the following, or something else:

• Studying law, arts or another related discipline (essential)
• Experience working in a legal practice or another professional services firm (e.g. medical practice, accounting firm); and/or
• Employment law or Industrial Relations experience (e.g. a Trade Union); and/or
• Experience working as a mediator or restorative justice practitioner; and/or
• Experience in advocacy, for-purpose sector and/or charitable initiatives.

We are looking for someone who can work part-time 2 days per week

The position of Paralegal is part time 2 days per week. The position can be worked flexibly with the hours spread over 2 or 3 days per week. It is understood that the position holder may be studying, and as such the days worked may change each semester.

Office location preferred with some flexibility to work remotely. Our office is located at The Hub Hyde Park 223 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst. Occasional interstate and regional travel may be required.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE!

Violet Co is a for purpose business. We offer all of our team the unique opportunity to work all the time on 100% for purpose client matters and projects. This is rare in the private sector! Having purpose and passion for your work can be a rare thing - especially in the legal profession. You can read about our social impact on our website.

In addition we are awesome to work for because we provide:

• A culture of flexibility and accountability.
• The opportunity to work with, and learn from, Aboriginal people, partners and clients.
• The opportunity to work in a small business where you will have the opportunity to “do everything” - you will be stretched beyond a narrow set of routine tasks.
• Learning and development courses, events, conferences and activities will be structured into your annual plan
• A fair wage that is competitive in the market

Our office has the following benefits:

• Carbon neutral
• BCorp
• Gym
• End of trip facilities - shower, towels, lockers, hair dryers, hair straighteners etc.
• Permanent lockers
• Bike storage cages
• Rooftop cafe
• Full kitchen and commercial sized fridges so you can cook up a storm for lunch and leave essentials at work
• Meditation and prayer space
• Breastfeeding space
• Close access to public transport - Museum station and buses on Oxford, William and Elizabeth Street
• Vibrant cafes and restaurants
• Inclusive Surry Hills and Darlinghurst location
• 24/7 access
• Access for people with different physical abilities

A position description is attached.