Principal Legal Officer
1 week ago
Principal Legal Officer (with Relocation Support to Katherine, NT) – Join Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service (KWILS) as a newly created leadership role focused on improving access to justice for women. This role offers relocation support to Katherine, NT and the opportunity to grow into senior management.
Responsibilities- Provide high-quality legal advice, casework & representation in complex matters
- Supervise and mentor a team of 4 solicitors
- Act as Principal Legal Officer when required
- Lead community outreach and deliver legal education
- Build relationships with stakeholders across legal, government & community sectors
- Regular travel, including overnight stays, as part of outreach work
Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service (KWILS) is a specialist women's legal service providing trauma-informed and culturally safe legal support across the Big Rivers Region. Our work covers domestic, family & sexual violence, child protection, family law, and victims of crime compensation. Guided by our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, we combine legal services with advocacy, law reform, and community education to create lasting impact.
About YouYou are a values-driven leader who thrives in dynamic environments and supports your team to succeed. To be successful, you will have:
- Admission as a solicitor in Australia + eligibility for an NT Practising Certificate
- 4+ years post-admission experience in relevant practice areas
- Experience (or strong interest) in DFSV, family law or child protection
- Skills in trauma-informed, culturally safe practice, ideally with Aboriginal communities
- Leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice
Additional requirements: Ochre Card (WWCC), National Police Clearance, Manual Driver's Licence.
Apply NowRelocation support provided – we'd love to chat about life in the Big Rivers Region.
Apply today and help shape the future of access to justice with KWILS.
Position Details- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Legal Services and Community Services
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