Senior Solicitor, Care and Protection

2 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Aboriginal Legal Service NSWACT Limited (ALS) Full time

Full-Time | Fixed-Term until June 2025 | Locations: Parramatta, NSW / Wollongong, NSW

  • Opportunity to provide culturally appropriate legal services to Aboriginal communities
  • Autonomous role involving complex legal matters
  • Supervisory responsibilities and leadership development

Main Objective of the Position

This role focuses on delivering culturally sensitive legal advice and representation to Aboriginal clients, covering areas such as care and protection/family law, early intervention, outreach services, and legal education. The role demands high professionalism, legal expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while seeking guidance on intricate issues. The position entails supervising and guiding junior solicitors, acting as both an advocate and a supervisor. It plays a crucial part within the organization, guided by relevant laws, professional duties, and organizational policies.

Benefits of Joining the ALS Team

Joining the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) means making a real impact. You'll be part of a strong movement fighting for social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities.

Our emphasis is on people: those we serve and those we hire. We offer a fulfilling career and a safe environment where you can be yourself. We value our employees and celebrate the diverse range of experiences, languages, and cultures they bring. Established over 50 years ago from a protest movement, the ALS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organization offering top-notch, culturally sensitive legal and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations in NSW and the ACT. This is an exciting time to join us as we have recently secured additional funding to introduce new programs addressing systemic issues and promoting structural reforms, creating opportunities for the ALS, our team, and our communities.

In addition to the gratification of contributing to a meaningful role, we provide our employees with:

  • Not-for-profit salary packaging to enhance take-home pay
  • Annual leave loading of 17.5%
  • Career and professional growth prospects
  • Access to personal counseling for you and your family
  • Extra paid leave of up to 6 days annually, along with paid parental and study leave
  • Flexible work arrangements - discuss with us how we can tailor this role to suit you

About the Role

The Senior Solicitor is a key member of the Care and Protection Team, focusing on child welfare cases including child protection, foster care, adoption, custody disputes, juvenile justice, and early intervention services. The team also provides outreach, education, and referrals concerning child and family legal issues.

Execute responsibilities effectively within set timelines, aligned with the ALS vision, mission, and values.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • Offering high-quality, culturally sensitive legal advice and representation to Aboriginal clients on various legal matters
  • Providing leadership, mentorship, and specialized advice to the legal team, assisting with management tasks, and contributing to legal reforms
  • Conducting all duties ethically in compliance with ALS policies, procedures, and relevant laws
  • Representing clients in complex legal issues, staying current on laws, and advocating for Aboriginal clients
  • Managing caseloads efficiently, maintaining files, utilizing technology, and ensuring good time management
  • Collaborating with team members, engaging with external stakeholders, fostering relationships, and upholding ethical standards in line with ALS policies
  • Traveling to regional and interstate locations for work purposes (Requires the ability to independently travel by car, therefore a valid driver's license is essential. The ALS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may consider reasonable accommodations if this requirement poses challenges due to individual circumstances)

About You

We seek an individual with:

  • Cultural awareness, legal qualifications, and practicing certificate
  • Extensive experience (minimum 4 years) in Care & Protection legal representation, with a deep understanding of relevant laws
  • Dedication to social justice principles, excellent communication skills, time management, legal research abilities, and problem-solving skills
  • Capability to mentor solicitors, work independently and in teams, handle heavy workloads, and offer top-notch legal representation
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, along with a readiness to travel for work

Pre-employment Requirements:

The ALS upholds safe recruitment measures. Your application may undergo pre-employment checks like reference verification, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check, Provision of Right to Work in Australia, COVID-19 vaccinations, and National Police History check.

Application Process

  • When submitting your application, ensure to include the reference number in the subject line
  • For inquiries or role discussions, contact our recruitment team

We express our gratitude to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands where we operate. We honor past and present Elders, recognizing their contributions to our community's well-being and future advancement. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals should note that this site contains content depicting deceased individuals.

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