Spectrum

To provide high quality paralegal and administrative office assistance to the Practice Manager, Lawyers and other staff to ensure the efficient flow of information in and out of the service.

Click on the link below for a copy of the position description;

Essential

1. Have completed and/or currently completing tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience;
2. A commitment to the philosophy of SMRC and principles of social justice
3. Strong customer focused orientation;
4. High level interpersonal skills, including effective written and oral communication, along with an ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, in order to liaise with all stakeholders including members of the legal profession, members of the public, and staff at all levels;
5. Good organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines within short time frames with minimum supervision;
6. Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to legal, political and other issues
7. Initiative and demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve targets / results;
8. Extensive knowledge and ability to use computer systems and databases, including proficiency in use of MS office software, and
9. Good attention to detail and ability to juggle competing demands.

Other Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience (non essential)

1.  Understanding the unique professional requirements of a small legal office;
2. Understanding of legal (and/or migration law) proceedings, resources e.g. Legendcom and other migration legislation databases;
3. Understanding of, and commitment to addressing social justice and equity principles as it relates to particular migrants and humanitarian entrants;
4. A current driver’s license.

Any enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Mary Hanna,SIS Practice Manager on (03) 9470 2311.

Please email your application, addressing the key selection criteria, by COB Monday 16 July 2012 to:

Mary Hanna

SIS Practice Manager

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre

Email: jobs@spectrumvic.org.au