Senior Lawyer
1 week ago
Djirra 2020 is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years' experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys.
We find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences.
Djirra 2020 celebrates women's strength and resilience.
We are committed to a future without family violence.
About the RoleThe Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) is a program of Djirra 2020.
AFVLS provides legal and non-legal assistance and facilitates access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced family violence or sexual assault.
AFVLS operates a culturally safe, trauma informed, holistic and intensive client service model.
Clients are assisted by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers to access a variety of legal, social, psychological, cultural, health and other support services to address their complex needs and issues.
Lawyers provide legal services including advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of: child protection family violence intervention orders family law victims of crime assistance
Senior Lawyers also supervise legal and non-legal work undertaken by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Qualifications
- A Victorian Employees Working With Children's Check card
- Police Check
- Driver's License
- Eligible to hold a legal practising certificate in Victoria
- A degree in law
Desirable Qualifications
- At least one year of practical experience in a community legal, family violence or justice related setting.
Benefits
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
- Collaborative and inclusive team
- Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
- Access to company vehicles for any work-related travel
- Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full-time staff
-
Senior Lawyer
2 weeks ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia State Government Of Victoria, Australia Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lawyer to join our team in Bendigo. As a Senior Lawyer, you will provide high-quality legal services, including court advocacy, complex casework, and legal advice in criminal law and family violence matters.Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent clients in various courts, including the Magistrates'...
-
Senior Lawyer
2 weeks ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia John Boundy Legal Full timeSenior Lawyer Opportunity at John Boundy LegalWe are seeking a senior lawyer to join our team at John Boundy Legal, an established civil firm in Bendigo. With over 20 years of experience, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment.The successful candidate will have expertise in Wills & Estates, Estates Administration, Conveyancing, Commercial...
-
Lawyer or Senior Lawyer
3 weeks ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Theibr Full timeAbout DjirraDjirra is a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation dedicated to preventing and addressing family violence within Aboriginal communities across Victoria.We stand firm against family violence, supporting Aboriginal women's journey to safety and wellbeing. Our organisation is initiated, operated, and governed by Aboriginal people for...
-
Senior Lawyer Position
2 weeks ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Djirra Full timeAbout the RoleOngoing, full-time position available for a Senior Lawyer to join the dedicated team at Djirra, making a difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced family violence or sexual assault.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal services, including advice, representation, and advocacy, in areas such as child...
-
Senior Lawyer Position
3 weeks ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Djirra 2020 Full timeAbout the OrganisationDjirra is a pioneering Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over two decades of experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children on their individual journeys.We empower women to share their stories, journeys, and experiences, finding solutions through collective strength and...
-
Senior Lawyer
4 weeks ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Djirra Full timeAbout the RoleOngoing, full-time position available for a Senior Lawyer to join our passionate and dedicated team at Djirra.The Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) is a program of Djirra, providing legal and non-legal assistance and facilitating access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced family...
-
Senior Lawyer Position at Djirra
7 days ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Djirra 2020 Full timeAbout the OrganisationDjirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years' experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys.We find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences.Djirra celebrates...
-
Senior Lawyer
1 week ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Theibr Full timeAbout DjirraDjirra is a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation dedicated to preventing and addressing family violence within Aboriginal communities across Victoria.Job OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior Lawyer or Lawyer to join our team in Bendigo. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing legal and non-legal...
-
Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service Lawyer
3 weeks ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Djirra Full timeAbout DjirraDjirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years of experience providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children. Our organisation is committed to a future without family violence and delivers holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence support, legal services, and case...
-
Senior Counsel
4 weeks ago
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia John Boundy Legal Full timeSenior Lawyer Opportunity at John Boundy LegalWe are seeking a senior lawyer to join our established civil firm in Bendigo. With over 20 years of experience, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment.Key Responsibilities:Conduct complex civil litigation and dispute resolutionAdvise on commercial and business law mattersManage conveyancing and...
