Lawyer - Sydney
Knowmore Legal Service · Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Knowmore Legal Service is a nationwide service, supporting victim-survivors of childhood abuse and the Stolen Generations in accessing legal redress and just...
Job description
Knowmore Legal Service is a nationwide service, supporting victim-survivors of childhood abuse and the Stolen Generations in accessing legal redress and justice. We offer free, confidential services to help victim-survivors navigate their compensation and redress options, including through assistance in applying to the National Redress Scheme, Victims of Crime Compensation Schemes, and the WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme and Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme. Our team provides free legal assistance, financial counselling, social support and specialised cultural support for First Nations people. With a trauma-informed and culturally safe approach, we empower victim-survivors to make informed choices on their path to healing and justice. At Knowmore we stand with victim-survivors every step of the way WE ARE LOOKING FOR LAWYERS WHO HAVE: - A practicing certificate to practice as a lawyer in Sydney NSW. - Experience in or good understanding of administrative and/or civil law - Experience providing legal advice to vulnerable individuals, underpinned by a trauma informed approach - Demonstrated cultural competency in providing services to Aboriginal people and/or organi...