Legal Practitioner

2 months ago

Brisbane, Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Full time

ATSILS is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that delivers innovative, professional criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients throughout Queensland.
We are 50 years old, and have 300 staff including a specialist Through Care service to complement our legal services. We are fully government funded, and this Legal role is tied to ongoing funding, currently set to 30 June 2025.
Opportunity
You will have frequent opportunity to
provide expert casework assistance and information directly to clients, and to
external stakeholders about client matters.
You can rely on the State-wide resources of the Principal Legal Officer
and the Director of Family Law and your immediate legal team.
**Selection Criteria**:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (6)
**1. Val ue s**: a lignment
to the values and vision of ATSILS and an appreciation of and sensitivity to
the challenges our clients have faced, and continue to face, in their fight for
and their right to justice and equity.
**2. Qualifications**: admission as a Legal Practitioner within the
State of Queensland or holder of (or eligibility for immediate acquisition of)
a current Practising Certificate and be admitted as a Legal Practitioner or Barrister
of the Supreme Court of Queensland (or be capable of immediate admission), and
the Australian High Court.
**3. Client service and data management**: sound
interpersonal and communication skills including a demonstrated ability to
empathetically convey sound information or advice to clients individual and in
concise, plain language using Windows Microsoft Office technology.
**4. Core legal duties**: experience
(or an in-depth understanding) of both high-level client services in Family Law
proceedings (including casework relating Child Protection and Domestic Violence
**5. Confidence in and knowledge of legislation**: an
in-depth working knowledge of key legislation, practices and procedures in the
fields of Family Law (Family, Child Protection and Domestic Violence matters).
**6. Access, teamwork and communication**: preparedness to work after hours if necessary;
willingness to assist in the development of other staff training/education;
sound interpersonal and communication skills.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA (4)
1. Ability to use Microsoft Office in a Windows networked environment.
**2. Criminal Law**: ability to assist on duty
lawyer matters during periods of demand is highly regarded.
**3. Mobility, access and safety**:

- a current Queensland Driver Licence and ability to drive in all reasonable conditions may be required for the role, dependent upon the location;
- a willingness to undergo a Criminal Record Check to achieve a National Police Certificate (Australia-wide Disclosable Criminal History).
- Workplace Health and Safety qualification or First Aid Certificate.

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