Legal Mentor

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    Office of the Attorney General
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Proposed start date
    24 May 2025
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Closes 11 December 2024

We’re looking for a Legal Mentor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Samoa.


  • This assignment seeks to assist in providing legal advise based on thorough research and quality analysis division
  • To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor of Laws Degree and a Qualified Legal Practitioner from a recognized tertiary institution
  • You will be working alongside the Civil Litigation and Opinions Division or Commercial and International Law Division

About the Partner Organisation 


The Office of the Attorney General is responsible for providing legal advise and representation to the Government. The Office of the AG, head by the Attorney General is the principal legal advisor for the Government and it's vision is "to ensure a safe and just society through the provision of the quality and effective legal services".


There has been a lot of vacant positions advertised for the AG's office and so far no luck, with an Australian Volunteer joining AG's office, they can share their expertise and with the current local lawyers and share responsibilities and ensure the office vision is achieved.


About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

AUD$2,027.00 per month.   

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Requirements

  • All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
  • A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
  • A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  


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