Job Context
AGF's legal aid clinic connects prisoners and ex-convicts - many held without adequate representation - with pro-bono lawyers. This role supports the clinic's day-to-day casework.
Job Responsibility
Support our legal aid clinic by helping intake and document cases of prisoners and ex-convicts seeking representation.
Liaise with partner pro-bono lawyers on case files.
Help beneficiaries understand next steps in plain, accessible language.
Assist with basic case tracking and follow-up correspondence.
Educational Requirement
Law student, paralegal, or qualified solicitor/barrister preferred. Others with strong administrative and case-management skills also welcome to apply.
Experience Requirement
No formal legal experience required for the assistant track; prior legal training required if assisting directly with case review.
Additional Requirement
Strong written communication skills.
Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Commit to at least 4 hours per week.
Others Benefits
Direct exposure to real casework, reference letters on request, and flexible hybrid scheduling.