Lead Advocate for Disadvantaged Communities

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCivilJustice Full time $101,869 - $118,844
Job Opportunity in Western Metropolitan Region

This is a rare senior civil justice leadership opportunity in Melbourne's growing West. As a Senior Civil Justice Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, rights-based legal services to some of Victoria's most disadvantaged communities.

You will be based in Sunshine, servicing the Wyndham Law Courts and wider Western Metropolitan Region. This is a full-time, ongoing position with opportunities for part-time work considered.

  • Act as a senior advocate in complex civil law matters, particularly in mental health, disability, tenancy, social security, NDIS and fines.
  • Appear in the Mental Health Tribunal, VCAT and other courts or tribunals as appropriate.
  • Supervise, mentor and build the capability of junior lawyers in the region.
  • Partner with health, social and legal services to address the intersecting needs of vulnerable clients.
  • Contribute to law reform, policy advocacy, and community legal education to drive systemic change.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver high-quality, rights-based legal services to disadvantaged communities.
  • Supervise and mentor junior lawyers in the region.
  • Partner with health, social, and legal services to address client needs.
  • Contribute to law reform, policy advocacy, and community legal education.
About Our Organisation

We provide legal representation to those who need it most. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive and diverse.

  • Lead with purpose: influence the delivery of civil justice in a fast-growing region.
  • Grow your leadership: supervise and mentor emerging lawyers while continuing to practise at a senior level.
  • Work for justice: join a values-driven organisation committed to fairness, inclusion, and systemic change.

At our organisation, we believe that everyone deserves access to justice. We're looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about making a difference.

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