Job Description

Criminal Solicitor/Senior Criminal Solicitor, Women’s Homelessness n

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- Improve outcomes and experiences of the criminal justice system for women
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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 protected and stable housing.

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Reporting to theManagingSolicitor, theCriminalSolicitor will providecriminallawadviceand representationto women,



particularly those who are victims survivors of domestic and family violence or sexual assault. Additionally, you will:

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- advise and appear on behalf ofclients intheLocalCourt and the District court in relation to criminal matters.
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- advise and appear on behalf of HPLS Women’sService in relation toApprehended Domestic Violence orders.
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- contribute to the work of HPLS in responding to systemic issues for women experiencing homelessness.
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The ideal candidate will have an understanding of legal issues and barriers facing women who are victimsurvivorsof domestic and family violence or sexual assault and/or women experiencing homelessness. You will also have:

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- at least 5 years’ post-admission experience.
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- sound interpersonal skills and experience developing relationships with clients and stakeholders.
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- capacity to conduct outreachto womenin the community, including in non-legal settings,toprovideaccurateandappropriate legalassistance.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Criminal Solicitor/Senior Criminal Solicitor, Women's Homelessness (Sydney)
🏢 Justice and Equity Centre
📍 Sydney