Solicitor, Country and Culture Heritage Practice (First Nations Program)
Core
Solicitor specializing in environmental law, Cultural Heritage, native title/land rights, and First Nations water justice to protect Country and Cultural Heritage for First Nations clients and communities.
Role type
Solicitor (IC)
Builds
Legal services, litigation, and advocacy for environmental justice and First Nations rights
Domain
Environmental law, Indigenous law, Cultural Heritage law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Environmental law, Cultural Heritage law, native title/land rights law, administrative law, legal education, policy work, problem-solving, judgement, written and verbal communication
Preferred skills
Legal outreach, understanding of international mechanisms for First Nations communities, experience with bilingual communities, law reform
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Engage with legal issues surrounding environmental protection, Country and Cultural Heritage, First Nations water justice, and climate change; develop legal education materials; undertake law reform or policy work; work with First Nations people and diverse communities
Seniority
Mid-level (2+ years post admission)