Depending on the role – for legal positions, previous experience in a CTC or similar organization. When the Fitzroy Legal Service opened on 18 December 1972, it became Australia`s first non-Aboriginal legal centre. In the basement of Fitzroy City Hall, one of Melbourne`s poorest suburbs at the time, this new legal department set itself the goal of doing the unthinkable: providing free legal advice to all arrivals. The Fitzroy Legal Service is a municipal legal centre that has been providing free, low-cost legal services in various areas of law since 1972. Our main office is located at Fitzroy Town Hall, where we operate our nightly reception service, specialty clinics and legal representation. In addition to our main office, we have duty counsel who work at the Collingwood Neighbourhood Justice Centre, as well as drug and domestic violence lawyers. Our specialized legal advice includes family law, animal law, travel and homeless labour law, and our LGBTQIA+ family law clinic. Our Family Violence Team provides a bi-weekly outreach service to Drummond Street Services clients through Queerspace. Through this service, our community lawyer is able to advise and refer people with legal needs related to domestic violence. Our LGBTQIA+ family law clinic takes place every first Wednesday of the month and addresses a range of family law issues, including parenting and real estate counselling.
The clinic only advises, which allows them to refer them to our family law practice if necessary. Fitzroy Legal Service is a community-based organization independent of government dedicated to providing legal information, advice and representation to marginalized and vulnerable members of the community, as well as advocating for legal reform and litigation in the public interest. Our services are offered in the cities of Darebin and Yarra as well as in the north interior of Melbourne. Contact Name: Fitzroy Legal Phone Number: +61 3 9419 3744 Email: enquiries@fitzroy-legal.org.au Website: www.fitzroy-legal.org.au Read the legal manual to learn more about your legal rights Applications are usually possible in July of each year. We are able to take 1-2 internships each year such as: Contact Fitzroy Legal Service on 9419 3744. Each month, starting at 6:30 p.m., four half-hour appointments are available such as: Contact your queerspace practitioner or call Fitzroy Legal Service at 9419-3744. Law students who have begun their final semester of law school can apply. Students who have recently completed law school, but have not been admitted to practice can also apply. Fitzroy Legal Service is proud to have members of the LGBTQIA+ community in its clientele, volunteer organization, employees, management and Board of Directors. We usually advertise ethical jobs as well as through social media.
Volunteers work for us in one or more of the following ways: Previous experience as a volunteer or in a CTC or similar organization is highly desirable. Areas of law relevant to the CLC`s work, human rights and social justice. Anna Caleo, Volunteer Coordinator, sends an email to interviews acaleo@fls.org.au usually take place within one month of the application deadline. Visit Fitzroy Legal Service websiteContact person: Brendan Kelly, Director of Finance and OperationsEmail: bkelly@fls.org.au secondary; Undergraduates: graduates; Practising Lawyers We are pleased to consider these requests on a case-by-case basis. Skills and experience relevant to the position and values consistent with FLS values. Do you organize school trips or send lecturers to schools? Cost: Free opening hours: Office hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Drop-in night service: Mon-Thu from 6:00 pm, Friday from 6:30 pm. Offices: Fitzroy Town Hall, Level 4 (access via lane and courtyard behind Fitzroy Library, 126 Moor Street, Fitzroy). P.O. Box 297, Fitzroy 3065Telephone: (03) 9419 3744279 Spring Street, Reservoir 3073 Phone: (03) 9484 7753 Neighbourhood Justice Centre, 241 Wellington Street, Collingwood, 3046. Applicants must email Fitzroy Legal Service as a PDF document: When: Every first Wednesday of the month – by appointment only.