Solicitor
Core
Provide high-quality generalist legal information, advice, representation, and assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged older people across NSW.
Role type
Generalist Solicitor (Community Legal Centre)
Builds
Legal advice, casework, tribunal/court representation, alternative dispute resolution, community legal education, and law reform initiatives.
Domain
Legal services / Community advocacy / Elder rights
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, negotiation, conflict resolution, decision making, problem solving, community legal education delivery, team collaboration, independent work prioritization
Preferred skills
Technology proficiency (Microsoft Office 365), ability to supervise law students and volunteers
Technologies
Microsoft Office 365
Responsibilities
Represent clients in tribunals and courts; engage in alternative dispute resolution; conduct research and contribute to law reform initiatives; prepare casework and client matter reports; establish organizational programs and procedures; deliver legal education seminars; develop educational resources and promotional materials.
Seniority
Mid-level, limited supervision