- Be part of a leading team of legal change-makers
- Work on creative legal strategies to drive social justice
- 12-month parental leave contract: full-time with part-time considered
The Justice and Equity Centre (JEC) is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality.
We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:
- wellbeing is actively promoted and flexibility is supported;
- we are committed to the professional development of our staff; and
- advantageous salary packaging options are available.
The Strategic Litigation practice undertakes strategic legal casework, specialising in test cases, and brings legal expertise to systemic policy and law reform issues. The team both leads and contributes to priority projects that seek social justice.
You will work across the JEC’s Policing and Detention, NDIS and Disability Rights projects, undertaking both public interest litigation and policy work in partnership with relevant stakeholders. You will:
- run public interest test cases that contribute to changes to laws and policies
- collaborate with advocacy partners to identify opportunities for legal intervention
- supervise junior solicitors, interns, and paralegal staff
You are eligible for a practicing certificate in NSW and will ideally have litigation experience in the NSW Supreme Court and Federal Court of Australia as well as experience in relevant fields such as discrimination law, intentional torts and criminal justice law or policy. You have sound legal casework skills and a demonstrated ability to undertake high quality legal research and analysis. Additionally, you have:
- worked with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds
- experience supervising other members of a legal team
- excellent communication skills and an ability to build networks and partnerships
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you’d like to join us in advocating for fair use of police powers and for the rights of people with disability, please send your resume along with a covering letter and responses to the knowledge, skills and experience section included in the position description.
Inquiries should be directed to Jonathan Hall Spence, Principal Solicitor via [email protected].
Please send your application to [email protected], including ‘Senior Solicitor, Strategic Litigation’ in the subject field.
There is no closing date for applications. We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role and submit an application as soon as possible.
