Overview
Are you an enthusiastic lawyer who wants to work with a like-minded, passionate team to provide holistic, trauma informed and culturally safe legal services to residents of the Gold Coast? If so, we want you as part of our team!
Gold Coast Community Legal Centre (GCCLC) is a not-for-profit community legal centre providing free legal and other social justice services to residents of the Gold Coast region. We assist across a wide range of areas of law, and we have a social work team to support clients facing vulnerabilities and challenges alongside solicitors.
In 2024-25, we provided over 16,500 services to the Gold Coast community, demonstrating our impact. If you want to be part of this positive impact and make a difference to those in need, join our team!
Benefits
* Up to a 38-hour working week
* Four weeks of annual leave, plus additional paid leave over the Christmas period
* Flexible working arrangements
* Salary packaging and novated leasing options to increase take-home pay, with a competitive salary well above award rates and attractive salary sacrifice options
* A dedicated training and external supervision budget, plus access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counselling services
* Regular internal training opportunities and all-staff days
* A collegiate, collaborative and inclusive work environment
* Career progression support and opportunities for continuous learning and self-development
* Free parking, office close to public transport, cafes, and Australia Fair; quality coffee machine and on-site amenities
Salary Packaging Options
* GCCLC offers staff SCHADS Award rate plus a professional retention payment above Award rate.
* This position is advertised as the complete equivalent annual package (Award rate plus professional retention payment for a 12 month contract).
* Professional retention payment for this role varies between 2% to 8% above Award rate
About The Role
Full time or part time options are available for the suitable candidate.
As Part Of The Legal Team, You Will Provide
* Direct client services by way of legal services to Gold Coast residents by telephone and in-person
* Preparation of and drafting letters, written correspondence and documents for clients
* Advice and representation to clients appearing before the Mental Health Review Tribunal
* Negotiating on behalf of clients, especially those unable to advocate and negotiate for themselves
* Provide general information and referrals to clients
* Network and represent the Centre where necessary to advocate for the Centre and clients
* Provide community legal education to the GC community if appropriate
* Work as part of a team and contribute to team interactions and activities
In this role, you will have the ability to apply for accreditation as a Legal Aid Preferred Supplier within the MHRT (if not already accredited).
You will have access to the Principal Solicitor and a team of supervising staff and admin support.
To Succeed In This Role, You Will
* Be admitted as a legal practitioner in Queensland or able to apply for a Practising Certificate in Queensland
* Have at least 12 months experience in general civil law matters which the Centre assists in
* Have at least 12 months experience in advising clients with matters relating to the Mental Health Review Tribunal
* Demonstrate strong communication, time management and stakeholder engagement skills
* Be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities while delivering results
* Bring a trauma informed approach to your work
* Be committed to ongoing professional development
* Have experience drafting relevant court documents and managing files
* Demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, including in crisis situations where client safety is at risk
* Possess high-level knowledge of legal and non-legal referral pathways
* Be committed to the mission and values of GCCLC and able to work to help achieve our Strategic Goals
About GCCLC
Please view our recent Annual Report on our website for a detailed outline of who we are, the services we provide and the impact we have on our local community: https://www.gcclc.org.au/about-us/annual-reports
Questions?
Please feel free to direct any questions to Rebecca (Operations and HR Officer) at rebecca@gcclc.org.au regarding this opportunity.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, click on 'Apply Now' and upload a copy of your cover letter and CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Should you have any questions, please contact our Operations and HR Officer by phone on 07 55329611 or email rebecca@gcclc.org.au
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