Human Rights Legal Practice Manager and LawyerAnti-Slavery Australia is located in the Faculty of Law at the University of Technology Sydney, which has a reputation for teaching and learning innovation, world-class research and external engagement with the legal profession and wider community.The Faculty has a strong teaching focus, a dynamic research culture and a commitment to social justice and inclusion.About the Role Anti-Slavery Australia is recruiting for a Lawyer and Human Rights Legal Practice Manager to join their team for a 2.5 year contract.The position is full-time but applicants wishing to work part-time will be considered.The Lawyer/Manager is accountable for providing casework and advice, including complex casework, to survivors of modern slavery within a migration, human rights and legal framework.The role supports the running of the legal practice by developing and implementing operational policies and procedures, as well as contributing to law reform initiatives and other activities of the centre.The position holder trains and supervises other lawyers, students, interns and volunteers, and manages key relationships with external stakeholders to deliver key human rights outcomes.As the ideal candidate, you will possess: An unrestricted NSW practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain before commencing work with us).5+ years post-admission legal experience.The ability to relate productively and sensitively to vulnerable and traumatised people, from a range of cultural backgrounds, in the provision of legal services.A high degree of adaptability and the ability to effectively problem solve when confronted with complex legal matters.Outstanding file management skills, including the ability to manage a large volume of client data and documentation in line with legal requirements.Demonstrated knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge, across a range of legal areas such as migration, family and employment law relevant to survivors of human trafficking and slavery.Demonstrated ability to undertake and deliver comprehensive and accurate legal research, often within tight timeframes.Experience in supervision and development of staff and/or volunteers and interns.Remuneration Base Salary: $117,282 (HEW 8) or on a pro rata basis if part-time. This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Staff Benefits including flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave, access to the UTS Fitness Passport program and salary packaging opportunities.This position is either full-time or part-time and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis until June 2027.How To Apply For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Documents section). Please attach the following documents within your application:CVCover Letter, including statements addressing the following seven (7) key selection criteria throughout:Current Unrestricted NSW Solicitors Practicing Certificate (or eligible to obtain) and 5+ years legal experience post-admission.Demonstrated knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge, across a range of legal areas such as migration, family and employment law relevant to survivors of human trafficking and slavery.A high degree of adaptability and the ability to effectively problem solve when confronted with complex legal matters.Demonstrated ability to undertake and deliver comprehensive and accurate legal research, often within tight timeframes.Demonstrated ability to manage a large volume of client data and documentation in line with legal requirements.Ability to relate productively and sensitively to vulnerable and traumatised people, from a range of cultural backgrounds, in the provision of legal services.Experience in supervision and development of staff and/or volunteers or interns.Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.Current staff members can apply for the role through NEO.Closing Date: Tuesday 14th January 2025 Please note this position has been readvertised.Previous applicants need not apply.Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the duration of the contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr