Role Title: Legal Intern 2, 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.
The intern MUST be available on Mondays and two additional days (Tuesday, Thurs, Fri to be negotiate with supervisor).
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