Legal Advocate Role
The Opportunity
This role involves providing specialist legal advice, advocacy, and representation for women affected by domestic and family violence.
You will be key in liaising with SAPOL, supporting women in reporting breaches, and connecting them with the right legal and support services for complex matters.
Key areas of focus include:
* Providing assistance with intervention orders, ensuring clients' safety and rights are protected.
* Liaising with SAPOL and other stakeholders to support clients with tenancy issues, including negotiating break lease arrangements and representing them in SACAT applications where domestic violence is a factor.
* Designing and delivering training programs for staff and stakeholders on identifying coercive control, understanding its legal implications, and guiding clients toward help.
Beyond these core responsibilities, you'll play a pivotal role in education and prevention efforts within the organization.
In this capacity, you'll work closely with colleagues to design and deliver training programs that equip staff and stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and respond effectively to domestic and family violence.
Your expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach to addressing this critical issue and ensuring that our services are responsive to the needs of our clients.