Litigation Solicitor – Housing Law – Canberra Community Law – Canberra ACT

Solicitor – Litigation Full Time – 12-month contract position

Canberra Community Law is seeking a Full Time Solicitor to primarily work in our ACT Civil and Administrative Canberra Tribunal (ACAT) Housing Law duty lawyer service. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior solicitor to work in CCL’s litigation practice which is at the forefront of human rights litigation in the ACT.

We are looking for a Solicitor with demonstrated interest in Tribunal and courtroom advocacy to join a team committed to making a difference to the lives of disadvantaged people. Key aspects of the role include:

• Providing duty lawyer services at the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT);
• Carrying a human rights litigation casework load in the Residential Tenancies jurisdiction of ACAT; and
• Supervising and teaching clinical law students.

Applications close: 13 January 2025