Solicitors and Barristers
Caxton's continuing success is built on the ongoing support and generosity of its 200+ volunteer lawyers. Many of our volunteers are senior lawyers in busy practices who make their time available for the benefit of our clients. Volunteering at Caxton is not only personally satisfying but also an opportunity to work alongside some of Brisbane's best legal minds.
Caxton is currently seeking lawyers from varied practice areas to contribute through the evening legal advice sessions. There is a particular need for people with experience advising in employment and family law.
Solicitor and barrister volunteers must:
- Have been working for two out of the last three years as a legal practitioner in Australia
- Hold a current Practising Certificate or be eligible to apply for a Volunteer Practising Certificate through the Queensland Law Society.
View the position description here
Volunteer inductions take place once a month.
Volunteers enjoy benefits including featuring in Caxton's private referral list, reduced prices for Centre publications and continuing professional development sessions.
Community Legal Centres throughout the country rely on volunteer contributions to deliver both specialised and generalist services. For information on community legal centres and volunteer opportunities visit www.qails.org.au or www.clcvolunteers.net.au
For further information please call our volunteer coordinator on (07) 3214 6333 or email caxton@caxton.org.au.
Volunteer Authors
Caxton Legal Centre also relies on volunteers to contribute to its publications, particularly the Lawyers Practice Manual. If you would like to author or update a chapter in this respected loose-leaf service, please contact our Publications Coordinator. All authors are entitled to a free subscription to the service.
