About the Organisation

As a non-profit government funded community organisation, the Cairns Community Legal Centre strives to make a real difference in the lives of the socially and financially disadvantaged.

The Centre provides free legal and referral services to the benefit of members of the community ranging from their core service to disability discrimination, seniors support, family law and consumer law services. Their qualified practitioners provide legal advice, information and referrals, along with community education and some law reform and social policy work.

About the Opportunity

A position has recently opened with Cairns Community Legal Centre for a dedicated Consumer Law Service Solicitor to join their team.

In this pivotal role, you'll be required to provide sound and accurate legal advice regarding information and referrals, casework, community education and law reform work. Your primary focus will be providing daily advice and casework services to the socially and financially disadvantaged.

Working as part of the Consumer Law Service, you'll specifically be handling enquiries relating to consumer credit, product dispute, service disputes, debt matters and bankruptcy. This will involve liaison with insurance companies, brokers, banks, superannuation trustee, telecommunication providers, car dealers and sellers of consumer goods and services.

Importantly, you'll be eager to move into a new position where you can put your skills to use as you really make a difference within the community!

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will receive an attractive remuneration circa $53,645 to $72,948 pa gross (part time - pro rata), commensurate with your skills and experience. You will also benefit from time off in lieu and if you are eligible employee salary sacrifice options will be available to further increase your take-home pay as well!

If you're interested in taking on a new role and ready for a challenge - this is the opportunity for you! Join a dedicated organisation that's making a difference - Apply Now!

For more information, or to apply online, please visit http://applynow.net.au/job31372