Pro Bono - Legal Assistant (Part-Time)

Due to growth, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our national Pro Bono team on a part-time basis.

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At a glance

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Due to growth, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our national Pro Bono team on a part-time basis. Supporting a Partner and team of three lawyers, you will form an integral part of a high-volume practice assisting in the delivery of high-quality pro bono services to individuals facing hardship. Your work will help ensure clients receive the legal support they need.

Key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Pro Bono team to respond to initial enquiries from our community, received via our 1800 number, website and general inbox;
• Assisting the team to triage initial enquiries;
• Booking and managing prospective client intake interviews;
• Liaising with prospective clients to obtain copies of relevant Court documents and information;
• Facilitating warm referrals to other legal services;
• Conducting conflict checks;
• Opening and closing files;
• Ensuring files are kept up to date; and
• Drafting and emailing/posting letters.

This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week. We can be flexible in accommodating less hours each day for the right candidate. 

The Successful Candidate 

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in an administrative role;
• A genuine interest in pro bono and social equity;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with all stakeholders;
• An empathetic approach towards individuals facing hardship;
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills; and 
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

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