Assistant Principal Solicitor

Organisation overview
Illawarra Legal Centre Inc (ILC) exists to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people to access free legal services and to recognise their legal rights. ILC’s people are dedicated, driven, person focused and committed to the principles of social justice and human rights.

Primary purpose of the role
The role of the AP oversees the generalist legal team, financial counsellors and tenant advocates, working closely with the Principal Solicitor, Coordinator and Finance Manager. They will be a “nominated person” under the CLC Risk Management Guide with responsibility for supervising the legal practice in the short-term absence of the Principal Solicitor. The role is responsible for checking advice, opened and closed files, and other necessary administrative tasks. The role is also responsible for building the skills and capacity of the solicitors within the team.

This position also conducts case conferences, and individual supervision sessions, monitors prescribed workloads, professional standards, centre policy and ensures casework guidelines are observed. The AP provides community legal education and contributes to policy and law reform.

Primary Responsibilities
•Provide supervision and direction for the legal practice, including staff supervision and skills development, caseload management, and the legal and other work of the practice.

•Ensure the legal practice complies with relevant legal, professional and insurance requirements.

•Implement ILC’s obligations under its professional indemnity insurance scheme.•In conjunction with Centre management, have responsibility for the recruitment, orientation, training and supervision of volunteers (excluding Board members).

•Manage service and staffing requirements including time sheets, leave management and project coverage

•Monitor legal service funding requirements to ensure the Centre’s compliance with service target outputs and regulatory guidelines.

Details

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Essential Criteria

1.Immediately eligible to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW.
2. Substantial post-admission experience in areas of law relevant to ILC.
3. Demonstrated legal practice management and staff supervision experience.
4. Self-management skills and ability to work to deadlines, with experience in data reporting, and
demonstrated understanding of the importance of ensuring the Centre’s ongoing compliance with
regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines.
5. Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse and varied client base both in writing and verbally
6. Experience of working with women who are experiencing or at risk of Family and Domestic Violence.
Consistent with s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), ILC considers that being a candidate who identifies as a woman is a valid selection criterion for appointment to the position.

How to Apply

Applications should state the job role and be addressed to:
Phillip Dicalfas

Principal Solicitor
pdicalfas@illawarralegalcentre.org.au

Applications close 13 June 2024.
Applications must address the Essential criteria to be considered. Applications sent via the “apply now” button will not be reviewed.

Successful applicants will be notified of interview times and method via email.
Unfortunately, unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Illawarra Legal Centre Inc

Organisation overview
Illawarra Legal Centre Inc (ILC) exists to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people to access free legal services and to recognise their legal rights.

ILC’s people are dedicated, driven, person focused and committed to the principles of social justice and human rights.