Job Description
Legal and Client Support Officer, Women's Homelessness
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Paralegal, administration and client support role
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Join a team providing specialist holistic legal and non-legal support
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Full time, ongoing position
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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.
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We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:
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wellbeing is actively promoted and flexibility is supported,
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we are committed to the professional development of our staff,
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advantageous salary packaging options are available.
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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 secure and reliable housing.
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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:
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manage and process client files including drafting outcome letters.
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liaise and correspond with courts, tribunals, police,
governmentagenciesand
other
externalorganisations.
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provide trauma-
informed,accessibleand
responsive intake services.
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The ideal candidate will have experience working in a legal practice
orrelevantprofessional
service environment. You will also have:
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experience in the delivery of administrative support services including word processing and data entry skills.
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demonstrated ability to
keepaccuraterecords
andmaintainclient confidentiality.
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excellent interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, and
externalstakeholders.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Legal And Client Support Officer, Women'S Homelessness (New South Wales)
🏢 Equity Centre
📍 New South Wales