Make a difference to the lives of people seeking asylum
Being a member of the RACS team means joining a dedicated group of human rights lawyers and strategic staff advocating for and supporting people seeking protection in Australia.
Our work focuses on:
Providing free legal services to people seeking protection
Advocating for compassionate and respectful immigration policy
We’re united in our vision to uphold the rights of refugees, people seeking asylum, the stateless and displaced.
Meet our Leadership team and Management Committee here.
Current positions available:
Paralegal - LGBTQI+ Safety Program
The primary role of the Paralegal is to provide paralegal and administrative support to the Solicitors at RACS. This position will be a part of the team assisting people seeking protection due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics (SOGIESC).
This is a full-time 12-month contract position.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing referrals
Completing client intake and take instructions from clients
Liaising with clients and agencies to obtain all necessary documents and information
Essential selection criteria includes:
Demonstrated experience in consulting with and engaging with diverse LGBTQIA+ communities
Demonstrated commitment to refugee and human rights issues
Ability to work independently and in a legal team
Applications close 9am Monday 16 December
Got questions? Let us know!
We also have opportunities to volunteer with RACS.