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Senior Supervising Lawyer

2 months ago

Perth, Western Australia Ruah Community Services Full time
About Ruah Community Services

Ruah Community Services is a leading values-driven organization in Western Australia's community services sector. Our staff are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

We are committed to delivering high-quality services that are responsive to the needs of our clients. Our team of professional staff is dedicated to working collaboratively to achieve our mission.

About the Role

The Senior Supervising Lawyer is a key leadership role in our organization, working in conjunction with the Principal Solicitor to oversee the provision of legal information, advice, and representation. The primary focus of the role is the supervision and management of lawyers. In addition, the Senior Supervising Lawyer will carry a small caseload of more complex matters.

This is a full-time fixed-term position that requires an experienced lawyer with a passion for integrated legal practice and staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and manage a team of lawyers to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.
  • Provide guidance and support to lawyers to help them develop their skills and expertise.
  • Carry a small caseload of more complex matters to ensure that the organization's legal services are delivered to the highest standard.
  • Work collaboratively with the Principal Solicitor to develop and implement strategies to improve the organization's legal services.
  • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to ensure that the organization's legal services are delivered in a way that is responsive to the needs of our clients.
Requirements
  • Be admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
  • Have at least 4 years post-admission experience in Family Law, Civil Law (Restraining Orders) or Care and Protection Law, and a willingness to practice in other areas including Administrative Law (Mental Health Tribunal).
  • Demonstrated competence in advocacy before Tribunals and Courts.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and effectively with clients experiencing complex trauma and other circumstances of vulnerability.
  • High-level written and oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to manage workplace issues.
  • Exceptional time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values, and guiding principles of the organization.
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience working in a community legal center.
  • Experience supervising legal staff.
  • Experience with integrated approaches to legal practice that involve collaboration with non-legal support services.
What We Offer
  • Salary up to $115,440 plus superannuation.
  • An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team.
  • A chance to work alongside supportive human beings who genuinely want the best for you and your career.
  • 5 weeks annual leave.
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay.
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900.
  • Annual allowance of $500 towards your professional development.
  • An extensive learning and development program.
  • Flexible working hours and office locations.
  • Free, independent, and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community, such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation, and much more.