Managing Solicitor, Homeless Persons’ Legal Service

Managing Solicitor, Homeless Persons’ Legal Service
Public Interest Advocacy Centre

·       Progressive public interest law practice
·       Lead PIAC’s response to homelessness
·       Permanent position, flexible working arrangements

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is a community legal centre that works for social justice by driving changes to laws, policies and practices that cause or entrench disadvantage.

The Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS) provides people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with legal assistance, advice and representation, to protect their human rights and progress our vision of a community where everyone has a safe and secure home. HPLS also addresses the causes of homelessness through strategic policy advocacy.

·       Full time permanent position, job share considered
·       Sydney, CBD location, with remote work supported
·       Flexible remuneration package

HPLS operates free legal outreach clinics at host agencies that provide services to people who are experiencing homelessness. Clinics are primarily staffed by pro bono solicitors, with supervision and support from the HPLS in-house team.

The HPLS consumer advisory committee, StreetCare, empowers people with lived experience of homelessness to initiate, inform and influence positive change. The group also helps drive our policy priorities.

Ideally, you have experience leading a team and managing a busy community legal practice, with an understanding of legislative and law reform processes.  Additionally, you have:

·       Eligibility to apply for an unrestricted practising certificate in NSW
·       A solid understanding of issues facing people experiencing homelessness
·       5+ years post-admission legal practice experience

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you’d like to contribute to breaking the cycle of disadvantage for people experiencing homelessness, please send your resume along with a covering letter and responses to the selection criteria included in the position description that can be downloaded at http://www.piac.asn.au/about/careers.

Inquiries should be directed to Annie Barker via abarker@piac.asn.au

Please send your application to
jobs@piac.asn.au,
including Managing Solicitor, HPLS in the subject field.  Please note there is no application close date and we invite you to apply as soon as possible.

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How to Apply

Please send your application to
jobs@piac.asn.au,
including Managing Solicitor, HPLS in the subject field.

Public Interest Advocacy Centre

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is a community legal centre that works for social justice by driving changes to laws, policies and practices that cause or entrench disadvantage.