Volunteer Roles

Last updated 14/4/2025

Paralegal — The Racial Justice Centre

The Racial Justice Centre (RJC) is Australian first community legal service focussed on race. We are an integrated organisation dedicated to eliminating racial discrimination in all forms, providing redress for those subject to discrimination. We are committed to using strategic litigation as a vehicle for pursuing and elevating the need for racial justice in the public domain, we are involved in thought leadership and community building.

Are you passionate about justice and empowering marginalised voices? Do you believe that everyone deserves equal access to the legal system and the most basic rights to life, work and thrive individually and collectively? Are you tired of hearing discrimination swept under the rug by the media, government, workplaces and institutions? From those with a newly formed interest to those deeply invested in eradicating racial discrimination, we invite you to join our team at RJC.

We are seeking legal and non-legal volunteers to work alongside and support a dynamic team of lawyers, subject matter experts in anti-discrimination law as well as like-minded university students and many professional volunteers in people, operations and marketing. Your efforts in assisting with legal research, drafting documents, law reform submissions, grant writing and supporting clients to assert their rights, directly contributing to fighting for racial justice in our community.

The successful candidate must be available for an immediate start. This role presents the opportunity to work directly with the Solicitors and with many other volunteers to gain invaluable practical experience in human rights law and building a social justice movement.

Before applying, please ensure you meet the below essential criteria: studying at university, minimum WAM of 75%; able to commit to 7-8 hours per week (one full day or two half days) in Sydney close to the CBD; excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly independent and proactive; a genuine passion for racial justice and racial equality. Please note that extracurricular involvement and prior experience in a legal setting are not required but favourable.

If interested, please email your CV & Academic Transcript to info@racialjustice.au