Applications close 17 February.
The Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS) is a community legal centre based in South Brisbane. For over 40 years, RAILS has provided free legal assistance and education in immigration and refugee law to people in Queensland.
RAILS assists some of the most vulnerable people in our community, predominantly refugees, asylum seekers and people who have experienced family violence. RAILS strives to empower them and help them find and remain in safety.
RAILS is a member of Community Legal Centres Australia and is registered as a Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for Profit Commission.
ABOUT THE POSITION
- Seeking a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor (restricted and unrestricted practicing certificate considered)
- Hours: Full-time preferred, part time considered
- Salary: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, Levels 4 to 6 ($85,122 – $111,092), depending on experience. Additional 11.5% superannuation
- Responsible to: Senior Solicitor or Legal Practice Director
- Direct reports: paralegals, legal volunteers, law students. If employed at level 6, up to 4 FTE lawyers (SCHADS 4-6)
- Work arrangements: in person from RAILS office in South Brisbane. WFH for part of the working week is an option
RAILS is seeking immigration solicitors with all levels of experience (restricted and unrestricted practicing certificates considered).
Immigration law experience is preferred, with knowledge and experience assisting clients in any of the following areas highly desirable:
- Family violence provisions in the Migration Regulations (Department and Tribunal level)
- Onshore protection, including complex matters;
- Refugee Family Reunion (family and/or humanitarian visa streams);
- Visa cancellations; and
- Judicial review of Migration and Refugee matters.
RAILS’ requires a dedicated, flexible and positive professional who enjoys providing high quality legal services to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers and who is able to effectively communicate with people who are culturally and linguistically diverse and who experience several layers of disadvantage.
This role is of fundamental importance to the delivery of excellent legal services by RAILS and contributes to positively changing clients’ lives.