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Senior Family Law Consultant

3 months ago


Perth, Western Australia VenuesWest Full time

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Senior Family Law Consultant
LA24269
PSCA 2022 Specified Calling Level 7, $195,881 gross per annum + super + benefits
Permanent-Full Time
About the role

Reporting to the Director Family Law, the Senior Family Law Consultant/In house Counsel will have the conduct of complex family law matters, act as Counsel and will have a role in the development of the legal skills of Legal Aid WA lawyers practicing family law.

The successful applicant will also contribute towards the development of family law policy.

Success in this senior role requires a strong capacity to provide high level professional advice and representation, including advocacy at interim hearings and trial, on complex family law matters, particularly as Counsel for the Independent Children's Lawyer.

You will also possess a proven ability and willingness to assist in the development, supervision and mentoring of colleagues, and ability to work with a high level of professional autonomy.

A qualification as an Independent Children's Lawyer is essential for appointment.
About you
You will have significant family law litigation experience including trial work, with a passion for quality advocacy.
An ability and track record to identify early opportunities to resolve matters will be highly regarded.
Your communication skills will be outstanding and your knowledge of the law, extensive.
A desire to be a leader, mentor and part of a professional team will be essential.
About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements, including opportunities to purchase leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

click hereto learn more about the benefits we offer employees.
Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments.

We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.

Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion.

We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.

Download the attached Job Description Form for more information about the role.

We recommend you review our guide on applying for a job at Legal Aid WA , including eligibility, preparing your application and the selection process, prior to submitting your application.

If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Colleen Brown, Family Law Division Director on Tel: or email

For First Nations specific information regarding working at Legal Aid WA, including our First Nations Staff Network, please visit First Nations Employment.

If you are a First Nations person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WAonline or call them on
Assessment

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides an overview of the role, along with the selection criteria against which you will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Alignment with Legal Aid's values will also be considered in the panel's assessment of candidates.
Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.
How to Apply
Applications are made online.
In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should also submit:
A comprehensive CV (max.
5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role; and
A cover letter (max.

3 pages) outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your ability to meet the selection criteria, paying particular attention to the criteria inboldtext in the JDF (tip - your written communication skills will also be assessed so be sensible with font and margin sizes).

Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.

To apply for this position you must have successfully completed an undergraduate Law degree and be admitted, or eligible for admission to practice in Western Australia, at the time of completion of this recruitment process.

Click the"Apply for Job"button at bottom of this page to submit your application.
Please allow enough time to submit your application, aslate applications will not be accepted.
Failure to submit the required information may result in the selection panel being unable to fully assess your application.
If you experience technical difficulties submitting your application online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on and quote recruitment ID number
Substantive Equality

Legal Aid Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce.

We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of people from all diverse backgrounds.

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
If you require adjustments to submit your application, please contact Janice Green on tel or email Janice.

Other Conditions
This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation.

Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process.

Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process.

Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.

Permanent-Full Time
About the role

Reporting to the Director Family Law, the Senior Family Law Consultant/In house Counsel will have the conduct of complex family law matters, act as Counsel and will have a role in the development of the legal skills of Legal Aid WA lawyers practicing family law.

The successful applicant will also contribute towards the development of family law policy.

Success in this senior role requires a strong capacity to provide high level professional advice and representation, including advocacy at interim hearings and trial, on complex family law matters, particularly as Counsel for the Independent Children's Lawyer.

You will also possess a proven ability and willingness to assist in the development, supervision and mentoring of colleagues, and ability to work with a high level of professional autonomy.

A qualification as an Independent Children's Lawyer is essential for appointment.
About you
You will have significant family law litigation experience including trial work, with a passion for quality advocacy.
An ability and track record to identify early opportunities to resolve matters will be highly regarded.
Your communication skills will be outstanding and your knowledge of the law, extensive.
A desire to be a leader, mentor and part of a professional team will be essential.
About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements, including opportunities to purchase leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

click hereto learn more about the benefits we offer employees.
Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments.

We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.

Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion.

We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.

Further information
Please visit find out more about us.
Download the attached Job Description Form for more information about the role.

We recommend you review our guide on applying for a job at Legal Aid WA , including eligibility, preparing your application and the selection process, prior to submitting your application.

If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Colleen Brown, Family Law Division Director on Tel: or email

For First Nations specific information regarding working at Legal Aid WA, including our First Nations Staff Network, please visit First Nations Employment.

If you are a First Nations person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WAonline or call them on
Assessment

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides an overview of the role, along with the selection criteria against which you will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Alignment with Legal Aid's values will also be considered in the panel's assessment of candidates.
Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.
How to Apply
Applications are made online.
In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should also submit:
A comprehensive CV (max.
5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role; and
A cover letter (max.

3 pages) outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your ability to meet the selection criteria, paying particular attention to the criteria inboldtext in the JDF (tip - your written communication skills will also be assessed so be sensible with font and margin sizes).

Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.

To apply for this position you must have successfully completed an undergraduate Law degree and be admitted, or eligible for admission to practice in Western Australia, at the time of completion of this recruitment process.

Click the"Apply for Job"button at bottom of this page to submit your application.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED
Please allow enough time to submit your application, aslate applications will not be accepted.
Failure to submit the required information may result in the selection panel being unable to fully assess your application.
If you experience technical difficulties submitting your application online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on and quote recruitment ID number
Substantive Equality

Legal Aid Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce.

We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of people from all diverse backgrounds.

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
If you require adjustments to submit your application, please contact Janice Green on tel or email Janice.

Other Conditions
This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation.

Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process.

Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process.

Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.


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