Legal and Client Support Officer, Women’s Homelessness

- Paralegal, administration and client support role
- Join a team providing specialist holistic legal and non-legal support
- Full time, ongoing position

The Justice and Equity Centre is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality.

We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:

- wellbeing is actively promoted and flexibility is supported,
- we are committed to the professional development of our staff,
- advantageous salary packaging options are available.

The HPLSWomen’sServiceis a gendered service that provides specialistassistance to women, trans and gender diverse people who are atrisk of being evicted, homeless, and/or facing other barriers to accessing and maintaining safe and stable housing.

Reporting to the Managing Solicitor,



theLegal and Client Support Officerprovides paralegal and administrative support for thesolicitors working in theHPLS Women’s Service as well as directly supporting clients. Additionally, you will:

- manage and process client files including drafting outcome letters.
- liaise and correspond with courts, tribunals, police, governmentagenciesand other externalorganisations.
- provide trauma-informed,accessibleand responsive intake services.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a legal practice orrelevantprofessional service workplace. You will also have:

- experience in the delivery of administrative support services including word processing and data entry skills.
- demonstrated ability to keepaccuraterecords andmaintainclient confidentiality.
- excellent interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, and externalstakeholders.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Legal and Client Support Officer, Women’s Homelessness (Sydney)
🏢 Equity Centre
📍 Sydney