Community Lawyer

Leading trauma-informed legal practice supporting women facing family violenceBe part of a values-driven multidisciplinary supportive teamFull-time or Part-time | Flexible work options across multiple locationsAbout the Organisation

Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is a dynamic and respected multidisciplinary community legal organisation working to advance human rights, fairness, and justice across Melbourne's eastern suburbs. ECLC is deeply committed to supporting people experiencing disadvantage, particularly those impacted by family violence, through an innovative, integrated practice model where a multidisciplinary team works together to deliver holistic services to clients facing complex challenges.

With a longstanding and innovative commitment to addressing family violence, ECLC leads programs that integrate legal and community services to deliver holistic, trauma-informed support. These include the Mabels, WELS, and SAGE programs, all designed to empower women to navigate legal options and increase their safety and wellbeing.

Benefits and Culture

• Supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Hybrid workplace with the ability to work-from-home
• Office locations in Box Hill, Boronia & Yarra Ranges, close to public transport & parking
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging, leave loading, wellbeing, cultural & additional gifted leave
• Reflective practice & ongoing professional development

About the Role

This position plays a vital role across ECLC's Mabels, WELS, and SAGE programs, providing legal advice and casework to women experiencing or at risk of family violence. As a lawyer working within an integrated practice team, you will collaborate closely with Family Violence Advocates, Maternal and Child Health Nurses, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and other support services to offer holistic support.

You'll deliver trauma-informed legal assistance in family violence and related family law matters at outreach sites including Maternal Child Health services, Eastern Health locations, and Aboriginal Healing Services. The position also contributes to community legal education, secondary consultations, and strengthening relationships with service partners to support early intervention and culturally safe service delivery.

Skills and Experience Required

You will be a qualified and compassionate lawyer with a strong commitment to social justice and an understanding of the complex nature of family violence. You'll bring a collaborative, trauma-informed approach to your work and the ability to engage respectfully with women from diverse backgrounds.

To be successful in this role, you will have :

• Eligibility to hold an unrestricted employee practising certificate in Victoria
• Experience in family violence, family law, and related legal areas
• Ability to work independently across multiple outreach locations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working with women from diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally and linguistically diverse groups

If you are an empathetic lawyer who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women and children experiencing family violence, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience required. Alternatively, call Kelly Gentle at NGO Recruitment to have an information pack emailed to you.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.

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