Canberra Community Law is a leading not for profit community legal centre in the ACT and its region committed to social justice and human rights. We are seeking a Full Time Solicitor to join our Street Law program.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with demonstrated commitment to social justice and human rights and capacity to advocate for and work effectively with disadvantaged clients.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Working as a member of Street Law’s legal team to provide advice and casework assistance to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness;
• Undertaking outreach, community legal education and activities;
• Supervising and teaching clinical law students.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Salary: $85 397.63 to $111 667.36 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) + superannuation + salary packaging options
• Generous legal provisions including extra paid leave over Christmas
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Workplace Culture, which is dedicated, collaborative and dynamic
• Staff are eligible to salary sacrifice a portion of their base salary (up to $15 900 per annum)

For more detail about Canberra Community Law, the position and employment conditions please see attached Position Description.

Short listing for interviews and selection will be based on responses to the selection criteria. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

If you have any queries regarding the position, please contact Genevieve Bolton on (02) 6218 7922 or by email at [email protected] using the subject line: Street Law Solicitor enquiry via EthicalJobs using the subject line: Street Law Solicitor enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

A position description is attached.