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Solicitor

Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service
  • Part-Time (0.8) – Full-time for a fixed term to 30 June 2022
  • $84,882-$95,034 (full time rate) pro rata  
  • Level 6/7 TLC Emergency Welfare Foundation of WA (Inc.) EBA

Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service is an independent community legal centre specialising in Social Security law. We receive funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments. Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service is also funded to provide a tenant advocate service. We are looking to employ a solicitor (eligible for a practicing certificate in Western Australia) to work in all areas of our service for a fixed period up to 30 June 2022. Employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Selection Criteria

Essential

  1. Holder of or eligible for a practising certificate in Western Australia.
  2. Knowledge of Social Security law and WA Residential Tenancies law or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
  3. Demonstrated interest in and capacity to undertake litigation in tribunals and courts.
  4. Demonstrated advocacy and negotiation skills, as the role requires you to negotiate with government departments.
  5. Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable clients experiencing a broad range of social and legal issues.
  6. Ability to communicate legal concepts in a simple and succinct manner and modify communication style as indicated by the intended recipient.
  7. Excellent organisational skills, including both time management and file management.
  8. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and part of a team comprising legal and non-legal staff with a willingness to learn and share knowledge with others.
  9. Ability to prioritise competing workloads.
  10. Demonstrated commitment to ensuring access to justice for all members of the community.

Desirable

  1. Experience in a community legal service will be highly regarded.
  2. Post admission experience.
  3. Computer or keyboard skills and the ability to use products from the Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
  4. Flexibility and a sense of humour.
  5. Experience working with clients from a non-English speaking background, including interpreter interviews.
  6. Commitment to self-care and nurturing of a respectful and caring work environment.

Contact:

Kate Beaumont
(08) 9328 1751 / [email protected], using the subject line: Solicitor enquiry via EthicalJobs
Executive Officer
Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service
98 Edward St
PERTH WA 6000

A position description is attached.

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