AT HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER, OUR AMBITION IS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.
We are where you need us to be. We are in the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.
We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.
Your goals. Our ambition.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Solicitor to join The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre.
The Shopfront is a joint project of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Mission Australia and The Salvation Army. It provides free legal services and related social support for young people aged 25 and under who are experiencing homelessness or significant disadvantage.
In this role you will work closely with Shopfront staff (including HSF Kramer secondee solicitors) and volunteers. You will also have some contact with the broader HSF Kramer pro bono team, various HSF Kramer staff members who assist on Shopfront matters, and a range external agencies.
Your role could typically involve:

LEGAL EDUCATION

• Deliver community legal education
• Update legal resources for young people and youth services

• At least 2 years’ post-admission experience
• Expertise in at least one of:
• applications for victims support (under the NSW statutory scheme or a similar scheme);
• criminal law advocacy; and
• Demonstrated capacity to develop further expertise in the other.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients with high and complex needs, especially people with trauma history, mental health issues and cognitive impairments
• A trauma-informed approach; sensitivity toward clients with histories of abuse and neglect
• Good understanding of legal, human rights and policy frameworks relating to children and young people
• Commitment to principles of social justice and social inclusion
• Ability to handle high-volume and changing workload
• Excellent file management and organisational skills
• Initiative, flexibility, ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance