SENIOR ASSOCIATE / SPECIAL COUNSEL - PRO BONO We are seeking to appoint a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Pro Bono team.
This is a rare opportunity to join a close-knit team of dedicated pro bono lawyers, committed to social justice for some of the most marginalised in our community.
We are looking for a highly experienced candidate with a minimum of 5 years post-admission experience.
The ideal applicant will possess extensive expertise in refugee and migration law, as well as a strong background in administrative and public law, particularly litigation in the federal courts.
The successful applicant will be located in our Melbourne office and work in our Pro Bono Practice across both our Melbourne and Sydney offices.
Russell Kennedy operates a sector-leading Pro Bono Practice, with particular expertise in Refugee and Migration Law at all stages of the visa application or cancellation process.
The role offers a mix of direct client work, mentoring and supervision of pro bono contributors across the firm, relationship management, program design, and the opportunity to participate in policy and advocacy efforts to address systemic issues faced by our clients.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities •Assisting with management of the Pro Bono Practice and broader pro bono commitments;•Program design and management of our pro bono partnerships across the community and not-for-profit sector in Melbourne and Sydney;•Migration and refugee applications, largely for Protection and Humanitarian visas, and for visa cancellation revocations at the primary, review and judicial review stages;•Advocacy and legal representation for people in immigration detention, especially for litigious matters;•Providing supervision and strategic advice to lawyers performing pro bono work across the firm;•Liaising with our community partners and referral bodies; and•Contributing to relevant sector-wide working groups and consortium's on policy, advocacy and strategic litigation matters. Our Firm and Culture Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 320 people in Melbourne and Sydney.
We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.
As part of our team, you'll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities.
We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle.
We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a gold employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 or less employees.
We respect and celebrate the things that make each of us different.
The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create an environment that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals.
There is a particular focus and emphasis on gender equality, inclusion of First Nations peoples, accessibility for people with disability, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural diversity.
Russell Kennedy is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.
Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available.
We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospective employees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate accessible formats, where required.
If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Carla Viglino on 03 9609 6770 or Further Information Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Heidi Connell on (03) 9609 1517. For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website.
Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only.
No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.
Russell Kennedy Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet and work.
Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples.
We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity and vitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.
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