Legal Practitioner Civil Law Health Justice Partnership

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Full time

Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (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.

This position is located in Ipswich and is part of the Health Justice Partnership.

The role of Legal Practitioner (Civil Law) is a part-time, fixed-term position to 30 June 2025.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Practitioner to join our team and provide expert casework assistance and information directly to clients, and to external stakeholders about client matters.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop, use and evaluate culturally safe resources and practices for the delivery of effective legal services.

The key selection criteria for this role include:

  • Alignment 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.
  • Admission as a Legal Practitioner within the State of Queensland or holder of (or eligibility for immediate acquisition of) a current Practising Certificate, and the Australian High Court.
  • Sound interpersonal and communication skills including a demonstrated ability to compassionately convey sound information or advice to clients, and to present casework documents, relevant statistical reports and applications in concise, plain language using computer technology.
  • Experience (or an in-depth understanding) of high-level client services in Civil Law proceedings (including some experience in Domestic Violence applications; plus, casework relating to Litigation and other claims, Anti-discrimination matters, Workplace Relations, Wills and Estates, Administrative Law, and Consumer Law/Protection).
  • An in-depth working knowledge of key legislation, practices, and procedures across a range of legislation e.g. Succession Act, with a commitment to keeping up to date on law and procedure.
  • Preparedness to work after hours if necessary, sound interpersonal and communication skills.

A preferred candidate must be prepared to consent to a criminal history check being conducted (if requested).

Minimum two (2) years post admission experience is ideal.

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