Description:
CAWLS is a busy community legal practice committed to providing excellent outcomes for our clients through legal advice and representation, financial counselling and other support services. Many of our clients are women who have experienced or are experiencing Domestic and Family violence.
CAWLS is seeking a self-motivated candidate with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic to assist our legal team in the Tennant Creek office. The right candidate will be passionate about improving access to justice for women. Excellent ongoing training and on the job support will be provided to the successful applicant.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Front of House/Reception duties including answering telephone & greeting clients attending the office & ensuring the office is opened and closed securely each day.
• Assist with the daily operations of the Tennant Creek office.
• Data entry required for internal data collection systems.
• Supporting the Legal team to ensure clients & other persons attending the office are attended to in a trauma informed and culturally appropriate manner.
• Assisting clients and lawyers to prepare and during advice clinics, outreach visits and at other locations as directed.
• Provide non legal support to CAWLS clients, including court and interagency support meetings.
• Facilitate referrals and other services and support, based on the needs of the clients, including travel to and from appointments.
• Participating in projects and activities contributing to the promotion of CAWLS such as stalls at community events.
• Other administration tasks as required.
Formal qualifications are not required for this position however some previous experience working in a similar role is desirable including;
• Demonstrated ability in the use of computer software programs in particular MS Word & MS Excel and Outlook.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of cultural and social groups.
• Excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally within the organisation and externally.
• Accomplish tasks effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
At CAWLS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive & authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
To work at CAWLS you must have or be eligible to obtain the following:
Drivers Licence
NT Ochre Card
National Police check