1. Who is the Racial Justice Centre

RJC is a not-for-profit founded by lawyers with lived experiences. RJC’s purpose is to eliminate racism and racial injustice, using the legal system, education and reform. It is fighting for a world where all people can live, thrive and enjoy life without racism. You can find out more about us on our racialjustice.au website.

2. Duties

Reporting to the Managing Director, this role’s duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manging volunteer law students
• Building legal resources around discrimination law
• Developing a strategic plan around service delivery
• Building a team of volunteer lawyers to meet the unmet need in the community
• Training, supervising, and mentoring a team of volunteer lawyers
• Providing advice and representation to clients with discrimination claims and other ancillary claims where necessary

3. Attributes

• The ideal candidate must:
• be admitted to practice as a lawyer in an Australian jurisdiction
• have least 5 years PAE
• have litigation experience
• have knowledge of discrimination law, preferably

4. Benefits of volunteering with the RJC Holding a role in this team brings with it many benefits and development opportunities, including:

• Being part of the first Australian Community Legal Service working on racial equity
• Building out your legal expertise in the space of racial discrimination
• Strengthening your teamwork and communication skills
• Developing strategic thinking
• Developing and implementing innovative and effective multi-channel communications
• Honing skills leadership and management
• Practical work experience to strengthen your CV, and
• A chance to increase your community advocacy and social interaction.