Careers


Current vacancies at the Federation

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Federation of Community Legal Centres

Full-time, contract

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

 

Current Vacancies in Victorian Community Legal Centres

 

Community Lawyer - Mabels (Yarra Ranges)

Eastern Community Legal Service

Part-time, ongoing

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Applications for this position will close midnight, Sunday 28 May 2023.

 

Community Lawyer

Eastern Community Legal Service

Full time or part-time, contract

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Applications for this position will close midnight, Sunday 28 May 2023.

 

Community Lawyer - Storms Response

Eastern Community Legal Service

Part-time, contract

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Applications for this position will close midnight, Sunday 28 May 2023.

 

Locum Lawyers

Fitzroy Legal Service

Casual

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Applications for this position will close 5.00pm, Wednesday 31 May 2023.

 

Solicitor

Refugee Legal

Full time, contract

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Applications for this position will close 5pm, Thursday 1 June 2023.

 

Client Services Officer

Monash Law Clinic (Melbourne CBD and Clayton campus)

Full time, ongoing

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Applications for this position will close 11:55pm, Sunday 11 June 2023.

 

Paralegal and Legal Administrator, Local Aboriginal Land Council Service, Not-for-profit Law

Justice Connect

Part time, contract

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Applications for this position will close 11.59pm, Tuesday 13 June 2023.

 

Criminal/Generalist Lawyer

First Step Legal

Full time, part time, contract

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Applications for this position will close midnight, Wednesday 14 June 2023.

 

Criminal/Generalist Violence Lawyer

First Step Legal

Full time, part time, contract

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Applications for this position will close midnight, Wednesday 14 June 2023.

 

Program Manager - Financial Counselling - Mortgage Stress Victoria

WEstjustice

Full time or part time, contract

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Applications for this position will close 5pm,  25 June 2023.

 

Legal Practice Manager / Principal Lawyer

Northern Community Legal Centre

Full time, ongoing

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Applications for this position will close midnight, Friday 30 June 2023.

 

Bookkeeper

Women's Legal Service Victoria

Full-time, part-time, ongoing

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

Education and Engagement Coordinator

Women's Legal Service Victoria

Full-time, part-time, contract

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

Lawyer and Senior Lawyer opportunities

Women's Legal Service Victoria

Full-time, part-time, contract

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

Senior Solicitor & Solicitor (Family Violence & Family Law)

Emma House Domestic and Family Violence Services

Full time, part time

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

Client Services Officer

Hume Riverina Legal Services

Full time, contact ongoing

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

Senior Legal Policy Officer

Djirra - Collingwood or another Djirra office

Full time or part time, ongoing

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

Paralegal Support Worker

Djirra - Metropolitan Melbourne

Full time, contact

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

Paralegal Support Worker

Djirra - Melton

Full time, ongoing

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

Generalist Solicitor (Locations: Mildura - flexibility to Work from Home)

Mallee Family Care Community Legal Centre

Full time

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Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is sourced.

 

Current Volunteer Vacancies in Victorian Community Legal Centres

Volunteers

Disability Discrimination Legal Service

1 full day per week 9-5pm

Click here to view the Volunteer page on the DDLS website

Click here to read the position description

To be eligible for consideration as a volunteer, you must submit an application form by post or e-mail. Please use this Application Form

Please submit applications to:

Administration Officer
[email protected]

or

Ross House Association
Disability Discrimination Legal Service
Level 2, 247-251 Flinders Lane
Melbourne 3000 VIC

Applications for this position are ongoing.

 

Current Volunteer Vacancies in Victorian Community Organisations

 

Done By Law is seeking new presenters!

Done By Law is 3CR’s law radio show. They been presenting a radical look at the law since 1980, telling stories that wouldn’t otherwise be told on mainstream media. Done By Law is presented and supported by the Federation of Community Legal Centres.

They are looking for three to four people who have involvement in the community legal sector to come on board as presenters.

Done By Law really encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, bla(c)k people, people of colour, people with disability, and LGBTIQ+ people to apply.

The roles are unpaid voluntary roles (the whole show, and indeed most of the station operates on a volunteer basis). We have four groups of 3 to 4 people who work within the group to present one show per month.

Previous radio experience is not necessary! Done By Law will structure the groups to pair new presenters with experienced presenters.

As part of the role you will need to:

  • undertake 3CR radio training (there is a fee for this, but well worth it!);
  • become a subscriber of 3CR. The cost per year is $35 unwaged/concession, $75 waged. If you are otherwise interested but this is a barrier for you, please let us know.
  • engage in very occasional meetings and working bees with the whole team of presenters; and
  • assist in the planning and running of our yearly fundraiser (usually our famous trivia night).

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

How to apply

Please send an expression of interest by email to [email protected] The expression of interest should cover:

  1. A short bio;
  2. Your involvement in the community legal sector; and
  3. Why you are interested in Done By Law and community radio.

 

Current Vacancies at Australian Community Legal Centres

For vacancies in community legal centres across Australia, go to the National Association of Community Legal Centres jobs website.

 

Law Graduate Positions

Practical Legal Training Student – Not-for-profit Law - Melbourne

Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law Program is a national legal service, offering free and affordable legal supports for NFP organisations and social enterprises. We are recruiting a Practical Legal Training student to commence late June/early July (part time, minimum 3 days per week) in Melbourne, minimum 50 days.

You’ve finished your degree, and you’re nearly ready to start your legal career, but there’s a final step: practical legal training.  

With Justice Connect, you can do your training and make a real difference in people’s lives. Sharpen your skills while working to help people facing disadvantage and contribute to a cause you’re passionate about — access to justice.

Important information about the role:

  • Placement is part-time (minimum 3 days; 22.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate must commit to a minimum of 50 days.
  • The closing date for the placement is 7 July, with rolling recruitment.  
  • This position is unpaid.  
  • This role will be based at our Melbourne city office with hybrid working arrangements, commencing late June/early July. 
  • Successful candidates may be required to work 1-2 days per week in our office.   

Please note strong candidates will be interviewed prior to the close of applications. Early applications are encouraged. 

Successful applicants will gain valuable and practical generalist experience working alongside experienced lawyers and be exposed to embedded digital platforms in our legal practice.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter via Livehire*. Please ensure your cover letter includes your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider.

A pdf is attached if required but must be shared with Livehire web link for applications.

*Web link is https://www.livehire.com/job/justiceconnect/FRFD3 

 

Practical Legal Training

Justice Connect

Justice Connect regularly recruits PLT students to work in both their Melbourne and Sydney offices on a full time or part time basis. Students may complete their placement with their Not-for-profit Law program, Homeless Law program or Access Program. PLT students will have a diverse experience, including direct client engagement, supporting pro bono lawyers and undertaking legal research.

With Justice Connect, you can do your training and make a real difference in people’s lives. Sharpen your skills while working to help people facing disadvantage and contribute to a cause you’re passionate about — access to justice.

For information on current placements, how to apply and what to expect from your placement, refer to the Positions available page on the Justice Connect website.

 

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