Do you want to complete your practical legal training with Marrickville Legal Centre’s Domestic Violence Support Service?
Marrickville Legal Centre is looking for motivated PLT volunteers with a demonstrated commitment to social justice to support our Domestic Violence Support Lawyer. Preferred volunteer commitment is 75 days, 2-3 days per week.
Position: Practical Legal Training Volunteer
Level: Graduate or otherwise eligible for early PLT commencement
Location: Marrickville Legal Centre, 338 Illawarra Road and/or Hut 21, 142 Addison Road Marrickville NSW 2203
Application close date: 12 April 2024
Role and Context of the Position
Marrickville Legal Centre (MLC) is a not-for-profit community legal centre based in Sydney’s inner-west but working across NSW. Our vision is to promote social justice – by providing free and accessible legal and related services to people who experience social and economic disadvantage.
MLC’s Domestic Violence Support Service offers specialised assistance to support the legal and related needs of people who are at risk or who have experienced family and domestic violence, with a focus on assisting those who have difficulty accessing the justice system or other services.
PLTs are supervised by a solicitor for the duration of their placement. After an orientation period, all PLTs undertake a broad range of information, referral, administrative, and legal work under supervision.
Position expectations
All PLTs are expected to perform two main tasks: intake and paralegal work. Intake includes interviewing clients and taking initial instructions, performing conflict checks, making client appointments, and legal research.
See our Get Involved page for more information.
How to apply: Please submit your application via our website attaching your resume, details of two referees, your academic record, and a cover letter highlighting your commitment to social justice and the work of Community Legal Centres. Please include ‘Domestic Violence Support Service’ in your response under the following section on the application form: Please indicate the areas of law that you are interested in.