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Family Violence and Family Law Specialist

2 months ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Westjustice Full time
About WEstjustice

WEstjustice is a leading community legal centre dedicated to providing free services to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals. Our mission is to create a just and fair society where the law and its processes do not discriminate against those who need our support.

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Family Violence and Family Law Specialist to join our well-regarded Family Violence and Family Law Program. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for representing clients in family violence intervention order proceedings, family law, criminal proceedings, and providing early intervention legal advice to clients being investigated by the Child Protection.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent clients in family violence intervention order proceedings, family law, and criminal proceedings
  • Provide early intervention legal advice to clients being investigated by the Child Protection
  • Work collaboratively with our team to deliver legal services in family law, family violence, criminal law, and child protection
  • Undertake outreach legal services at our key health justice partner sites in the Western suburbs
  • Represent clients in court proceedings in the Sunshine and Werribee Magistrates Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Requirements
  • Minimum one year post-admission experience (Lawyer)
  • Minimum of three years post-admission experience (Senior Lawyer)
  • Demonstrated legal experience in family law, child protection, and criminal law
  • Prior experience as a family violence duty lawyer and legal supervision experience are highly desirable
  • Dedicated interest and commitment to social justice legal practice and improving outcomes for clients who face life barriers in accessing justice
What We Offer
  • Salary range $87,674pa - $114,426pa (commensurate with experience)
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses, accommodation, and meal packaging
  • Statutory employer-funded superannuation paid on top of the base salary
How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a concise cover letter demonstrating your skills and experience via this portal or by emailing it to us by no later than Sunday 20 October 2024.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTIQA+-identifying people.