Fitzroy Legal Service · Melbourne, Fitzroy, Australia
Lead the legal service component of Fitzroy Legal Service’s Prison Legal Service, providing culturally safe, inclusive, trauma-informed legal advice and casework to people in prison. Drive systemic advocacy and policy reform to uphold rights and promote justice for incarcerated communities across Victoria.
About the Role
You will be a member of the Civil and Public Law team, responsible for leading the legal service component of Fitzroy Legal Service’s Prison Legal Service — a statewide service upholding the rights of people in prison by providing safe and inclusive legal advice and casework, delivering community legal education and undertaking systemic advocacy.
What You Will Do
Provide culturally safe, inclusive, trauma-informed and client-centred advice and complex casework to people in prison.
Identify systemic issues affecting people in prisons and collaborate with the Policy, Advocacy and Community Engagement Team to undertake policy, advocacy and law reform.
Contribute to the development and delivery of legal services that reflect FLS’s mission and values.
Represent FLS in legal and community forums to advocate for justice and reform.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for clients.
Manage caseloads and legal documentation with precision and professionalism.
Participate in training and professional development to enhance service delivery.
Engage with stakeholders including government agencies, community organisations, and advocacy groups.
What We Are Looking For
Unrestricted Practising Certificate.
At least four years’ PAE in civil and public law or other area(s) of law relevant to prison law.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, decolonisation, decarceration, anti-racism, intersectional feminism and the purpose, vision and values of FLS.
Demonstrated ability to provide advice and conduct casework on complex civil and public law issues.
Adaptable working style with the ability to navigate and contribute to the development of an evolving service.
FLS values diversity, lived experience, and social justice, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about decarceration and human rights. This is a hybrid role based in Fitzroy, with travel to outreach locations. You’ll be supported with above-award salary, generous leave, and salary packaging benefits.