Aboriginal Identified - Professional Legal Training Program - LO Grade 1About the Judge Bob Bellear Legal Career Pathways – Professional Legal Training ProgramThe Professional Legal Training Program (the Program) provides recent Law graduates with the opportunity to complete their formal on-the-job Practical Legal Training (PLT), to be eligible for admission as a solicitor.The Program is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are:Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and identify and are accepted as such in the community;have completed their university studies to obtain a Law degree (LLB or equivalent);are eligible to undertake their 15-week Practical Legal Training, to be compliant with the Legal Profession Admission Board PLT requirements.This is an Aboriginal identified recruitment. This means we want to recruit an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person for this role. Identified roles help organisations hire Aboriginal people who bring their cultural knowledge, community experience and expertise to deliver services to Aboriginal communities and increase the cultural competency of the organisation. We are proud to have more Aboriginal solicitors than any legal practice in NSW and our aim is that 11% of all staff will be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.We are looking for applicants who:have a sound academic track record;can work in a diverse and challenging work environment;are committed to offering excellent customer service and are sensitive to the needs of our disadvantaged client groups in a social justice environment;are interested in our legal practice areas;can demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills;are able to work in a high-volume work environment as a valued team member;and are highly motivated and can drive their own self-development.
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