Exciting opportunity to help support a growing team providing free legal assistance to the Gippsland community.Join a growing dynamic team at a regional legal serviceFull time, fixed term 12-month contractClassified as Level 3 SCHADS with Salary packaging availableSupportive team environment and positive work cultureAbout Us:Gippsland Community Legal Services (GCLS) is an independent non-profit service managed by Anglicare Victoria. GCLS is funded by the Federal and State Governments to deliver free legal services throughout the Gippsland region. The mission of GCLS is to improve access to justice for all members of the Gippsland Community by providing legal advice and advocacy, empowering individuals, and groups through community education, and to remove systemic injustice by advocating for law reform.The RoleProvides front line customer service for clients, employees, volunteers, and other stakeholdersProvide intake services for clients, including providing information, making referrals to other agencies, making client appointments, and undertaking conflict checksUndertake administrative activities and tasks to support day-to-day operations.To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need to:Have experience working within the legal or community services sectorHave a demonstrated understanding of the justice system and confidentiality requirementsHave strong interpersonal and communication skillsPlease Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.For a detailed position description, click here:Legal Administration Officer PD LS E AW3 052023 V1.2.pdf To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and skills as relevant to the position.For further enquiries contact Program Manager Simon Suttie - simon.suttie@anglicarevic.org.auApplications close Sunday August 17thWe encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date of the advert we may close the position early.Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Legal Administration Officer