Mid-Tier Solicitor

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Women's Legal Service (SA) ("WLSSA") is a state-wide Community Legal Centre that provides legal advice and representation to vulnerable women living in South Australia.

Legal Service – solicitors provide legal advice and representation in the following areas of law:

Family Law;

Child Protection;

Immigration;

Civil and Debt;

Intervention Orders;

Minor criminal law; and

Victims of Crime.

Legal Advocacy –we advocate on the behalf of women on a variety of different topics, contribute to legislation reforms, participate in discussion relating to changes in policy and are often considered a valuable resource for Government looking to implement change in legislation. There are opportunities often arising for solicitors to contribute and be a voice towards meaningful change in issues relating to women.

Legal Education –we provide free community legal education in all practice areas described above, to stakeholders, community groups and at various events.

Employees are currently covered by the Social Communities Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.

We currently offer competitive pay rates and Salary Packaging benefits, including tax free amount of up to $15,900 per annum and an additional $2,650 per annum. Salary will be offered in accordance with experience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders strongly encouraged to apply.

Working closely with the Senior Lawyer and Director of Legal Services the successful candidate will:

Provide information and legal advice to women who do not have a solicitor.

Provide casework assistance and representation in accordance with relevant practice area.

Provide advocacy, representation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Magistrates Courts, and Tribunals where relevant for hearings, mediation and conciliation conferences.

Prepare and draft high-quality legal correspondence and court documents efficiently and with little supervision.

Maintain files at high standard and in accordance with Risk Management guidelines.

Be able and willing to travel to metropolitan and rural, regional and remote locations across South Australia (with own driver's license- essential) and interstate as required. Some out of work hours may be required.

Attends training and conferences.

Prepare and delivery Community Legal Education to community, stakeholders and to the profession.

Be willing to support colleagues and legal team in other matters where necessary and when required.

Attend and participate in strategic planning and evaluation days, staff meetings, and other communication networks from time to time, including provision of feedback to the Senior Management Team in relation to community demand.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful candidate will have:

You must address your demonstrated ability for each selection criteria. We suggest that you use the below criterion, as a heading for your response in your cover letter.

A tertiary legal qualification and the ability to obtain an unrestricted practicing certificate with more than three years post admission experience.

A current Australian driver's license and willingness and ability travel.

High-level written and oral communication skills for effective advocacy and negotiation.

Maintain confidential client records and files in a precise, accurate and timely manner.

Represent clients in courts (including which courts), at mediation and tribunals if relevant.

Management of moderate to high levels of client files and casework demands including management of competing obligations.

Exceptional time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks.

Understanding of trauma informed practice and multidisciplinary services, in particular working with clients that have experienced domestic and family violence and or sexual assault.

Experience working with vulnerable groups of women including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women, and women living with disabilities and trauma.

Working in partnership with other organisations, in a team environment and contributing to a positive and productive team culture.

In conjunction with other staff and volunteers, assists in the policy and law reform of the WLSSA including the preparation of submissions, reports and commentaries in those areas of relevance to women.

Commitment and passion in achieving justice for women.

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Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a solicitor? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have in family law? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Are you available to travel for this role when required? How far are you willing to travel for work? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

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