Solicitor - Townsville

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia QIFVLS Full time
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We are seeking a highly motivated Solicitor to join our Townsville Office team.

In this role, you will act as an advocate by providing legal advice, conducting legal case work and legal representation in the areas of Domestic and Family Violence, Child Protection, Family Law and Victims Assist Queensland applications.

You will also engage with our local stakeholders and conduct community legal education sessions within our Far North Queensland service delivery areas.

The delivery of our legal services, plus the delivery of our community legal education sessions, is done in a culturally meaningful and trauma informed manner to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are victims/survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault, receive quality legal services, representation and advice, whilst fully assisting our clients understand and navigate the relevant legal system, child protection system or victim assistance application process with confidence.

About You

You will have strong and demonstrated advocacy experience and a sound knowledge of Family Law, Child Protection, Domestic & Family Violence law and victims' assistance applications. You will also have a minimum of 3 years post admission experience.

You will also possess a current Open Drivers Licence and you must be eligible to work in Australia.

A cultural appreciation/understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is essential or having worked previously with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients would be advantageous.

Benefits and perks

  • Salary + Super + Salary packaging scheme ($15,899 per annum) + 5 weeks' annual leave
  • Uniforms – Court Attire & Casual
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cultural Appreciation training
  • Annual QLS Practicing Certification & Ins costs (including CPD conference)
  • Training opportunities (after 12 months' employment) in the following areas:
  • Independent Children's Lawyer/ Separate Representative
  • Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
  • Advocacy
  • Travel to rural and remote Qld with generous travel allowance

We welcome receiving your cover letter, which should outline your experience, suitability and interest and your CV emailed to hr@qifvls.com.au

Only successful Candidates will be contacted.

Previous Applicants need not apply

QIFVLS supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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