Sussex Street Community Law Service Inc

Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service

98 Edward Street Perth WA 6000 Catherine Eagle | welfare@wraswa. org.au

https://www.wraswa.org.au

Social Security Law and Tenancy Law

WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF YOUR CLC?

Social Security Law and Tenancy Law.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

What kind of tasks are student volunteers expected to undertake?

Volunteers research and draft advice to clients. They also help with preparing presentations for community legal education in addition to general administrative tasks.

What are the skills/benefits of taking a position at your CLC?

Improving legal drafting skills, developing skills in dealing with clients, preparing community legal materials materials, legal knowledge in areas of practice.

Do you provide opportunity for courtroom/advocacy work?

Not for volunteers.

Do you offer any opportunity for graduates looking to do their Practical Legal Training?

Occasionally but we are a small agency.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How can students apply?

Send an email to welfare@ wraswa.org.au attaching a current CV and information about availability and 2 referees

What does your recruitment/ interview process consist of?

After we receive an application one of our lawyers will contact the applicant if we have a position available and discuss the position and assess suitability.

Roughly how many positions are available for students in 2021?

1-2.

What attributes do you look for in an applicant?

Strong oral and written communication skills. A willingness and ability to deal with people in stressful circumstances. Reliability. Willingness to listen to feedback.