Legal Support Worker

Western NSW Community Legal Centre (WNSWCLC) is a not for profit non-government organisation providing free, accessible legal and non-legal services for people experiencing disadvantage across the Western regions of the state. WNSWCLC also provides a dedicated domestic violence unit, Western Women’s Legal Support,  with solicitors and caseworkers facilitating assistance to female victims of family and domestic violence.

The Role

As a key member of Western Women's Legal Support you will support solicitors and clients in a culturally safe and appropriate manner. You will  work collaboratively with solicitors, caseworkers, non-legal service providers and other stakeholders to provide a professional and holistic service to women experiencing, or at risk of, domestic violence. The role involves, but is not limited to; 

• Client intake via telephone
• Assisting with day to day management of client files 
• liaison with other community service and health organisations 
• Preparing letters and emails
• Data entry

Temporary position until February 2025.  Part time 22 hours per week.   

Applicants should hold a current driver's licence and not have incurred a serious driving offence in the last two years. 

The successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal history check prior to commencement of employment.

To be considered for this position, applicants must-

1. Obtain a position description  containing the selection criteria by contacting 02 6885 4531 or emailing [email protected]
2. Clearly address each of the selection criteria individually.
3. Forward application, together with your resume, to Rachael Robertson [email protected] 

Western NSW Community Legal Centre Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

Western NSW Community Legal Centre considers  being a woman as genuine occupational qualification for the Legal Support Worker position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Contact: Rachael Robertson 02 6885 4531.