Role Title: Legal Intern, Telephone Advice Line Paralegal
Organisation: Consumer Credit Legal Service WA (CCLSWA)
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Perth
TAL Paralegals take calls from West Australians around the State who seek information and support with their financial or consumer rights. Under the supervision and direction of a supervising solicitor they will:
- assess the callers’ situation
- provide information and referrals or take instructions from callers
- work with the supervising solicitor to prepare advice for callers, and
- deliver advice to callers.
All TAL Paralegals are supported with induction, ongoing training and the guidance of experienced solicitors.
We are a Community Legal Centre and provide free legal advice the WA Community over the phone.
Vision: A strong community, empowered by fair and just, consumer and financial, rights and responsibilities
Mission: To strengthen the consumer voice in WA by advocating for, and educating people about, consumer and financial, rights and responsibilities