Job description
ABOUT CAXTON
Caxton Community Legal Centre's purpose is to promote and protect human rights in Queensland through access to justice.
Caxton provides free information, legal assistance, advocacy and social support in relation to a broad range of legal issues for people living in the Greater Brisbane Region and Statewide.
Priority is given to people who experience disadvantage, trauma and marginalization, and who have limited capability to self-advocate.
Caxton undertakes community education, engages in law and systems reform and publishes legal information on a range of topics in the online Queensland Law Handbook.
Find out more at .
THE ROLE - An OPPORTUNITY to Make a difference
This is a part-time role (2 days per week) and 12-months contract, andwith the possibility of extension.Role available for immediate start.
This is a paralegal and intake worker role.
In the intake role they are responsible for direct client communication, obtaining initial client information, triaging client need, facilitating access to services, making appointments, liaising with service stakeholders (including courts) and providing tailored legal information and referrals.
In the paralegal role they are responsible for supporting the lawyers and social workers with legal/advocacy tasks (eg: drafting documents/letters, preparing briefs, court assistance), legal and policy research, practical and administrative assistance.
This role supports the Workers' Rights team.
Remuneration and Benefits
A supportive and inclusive workplace
Level 4.1under the SCHADS Awards plusabove award entitlements
$92,****** per annum pro rata (inclusive of superannuation)
Christmas shutdown leavein addition to 4 weeks annual leave
First Nations staff entitled to acolonial loading payment of 4%on top of their base salary
35-hour weekof work paid at 38-hour week rate (pro rata)
Flexible work arrangementsavailable
*****% employer superannuationcontribution




Excellenttax-free salary packingoptions available(up to $15,900)
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct intake processes to build client rapport, identify client need, assess against eligibility criteria, triage for appropriate service access, book appointments, take instructions and provide tailored information and referrals.
Liaise with key stakeholders in support of the client accessing the Centre's services.
Provide paralegal supports to the lawyers and social workers including by assisting with legal/advocacy tasks, providing court assistance, undertaking legal and policy research, providing practical assistance as they deliver services to clients.
Undertake administrative tasks including data entry, file management, conflict checking,andmonitoring ateamemail inbox.
Provide communitylegaleducation(CLE)support including assisting with preparing CLE resources, attending CLE sessions and providing legal information.
Provide administrative supports across Caxton's teams as required
Essential requirements
Strong communication skills, particularly in obtaining information from clients
A good level of computer literacy and competency in major administration software packages such as Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word),and SharePoint)
Valuable organisational and time management skills
Ability to appropriately deal with sensitive and highly confidential information with a high level of tact, discretion and judgement
Some evening work may be required
Depending on health laws and regulations, vaccinations can be mandatory in order to work with vulnerable clients and/or be in the workplace.
For example, some clients live in residential age care facilities which at times are required by law/regulation to ensure visitors are vaccinated and wear personal protective equipment.
For any questions about the role, please don't hesitate to contact us ****** using the subject line:Paralegal and Intake Worker - Workers' Rights Service Team enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.

📌 Paralegal And Intake Worker - Workers' Rights Service Team (Gold Coast)
🏢 Caxton Community Legal Centre
📍 Gold Coast