Legal Practitioner

Join us to teach, supervise, and enhance clinical legal education at the School of Law and Justice!

About the Unit

The University of Newcastle Legal Centre is the centrepiece of the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice Program, which is a live client, fully accredited, practical legal training program for law students.

Be challenged and imagine with us

In this role you will:

• Teach in the School of Law and Justice’s LLB and Juris Doctor Programs, with particular emphasis on the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.
• Supervise students on clinical placement at the University of Newcastle Legal Centre (UNLC).
• Conduct client casework as part of the Practice Program.
• Enhance relationships with alumni, the legal profession, and the community.
• Deliver high-quality experiential legal education with a commitment to quality teaching.
• Develop students' skills in legal analysis, reasoning, problem-solving, research, and written and oral communication.
• Participate in customised legal clinics to expand learning opportunities and assist the community.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Newcastle City Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land). 

How will you inspire us?

• Hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Law.
• Admitted to legal practice in NSW or equivalent, with a current or eligible practising certificate.
• Possess accreditation as a specialist or have extensive legal casework experience in community law.
• Commit to the ethos of a community legal centre.
• Demonstrate high-quality teaching and clinical supervision capabilities.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong legal research and submission writing abilities.
• Showcase excellent organisational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description, or to submit an application, please contact Chelsea Powe via +61 4921 5718 or Chelsea.Powe@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $130,798 - $140,139 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.  Subject to approval, additional loadings may be considered for eligible candidates.

We are committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments. To see our benefits and extras including additional leave, employee networks, flexible working and discounts you can explore this page: Benefits at a Glance

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed at the bottom of the page. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.

For specific position enquiries, please contact:

• Before August 13 - Rachel Brien, School Executive Officer, School of Law and Justice via rachel.brien@newcastle.edu.au
• From August 13 - Sarah Breusch, Acting Director, University of Newcastle Legal Centre, via sarah.breusch@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Wednesday 28 August, 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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