Advocate for Justice

2 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia beBeeLawyer Full time $86,394 - $108,722
Legal Career Opportunity

Are you a passionate advocate for justice and equality? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals?

  • We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate lawyer to join our team, working closely with social workers, counsellors, and other professionals to provide trauma-informed legal services.

As a member of our legal team, you will have the opportunity to work with clients who have experienced childhood abuse and the Stolen Generations, providing them with access to legal redress and justice.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A practicing certificate to practice as a lawyer in the relevant state or territory.
  • Experience in or good understanding of administrative and/or civil law.
  • Experience providing legal advice to vulnerable individuals, underpinned by a trauma informed approach.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency in providing services to Aboriginal people and/or organisations and/or relevant experience demonstrating an ability to acquire and apply those skills quickly in the role.
  • Experience delivering plain language legal advice and information.
  • Sound computer skills within a legal practice environment (knowledge of CRM systems desirable).
  • A willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • A commitment to social justice.
  • A good level of resilience, self-care and focused management of own wellbeing.
Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy:

  • General leave entitlements, with shut down between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day without deduction from your annual leave.
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
  • Not-for-Profit salary packaging options through our provider including general expense, parking, novated lease, and meals and entertainment programs.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid arrangements of 2 days working from home, pro-rated for part time (following a qualifying period during probation and assessment of the home office environment).
  • Access to paid regular external supervision, in addition to regular work supervision.
  • Generous professional training and development opportunities in addition to our core training requirements.
  • Access to EAP.
  • Additional 0.5% superannuation on top of the guaranteed rate.
Our Approach

At our organisation, we believe that everyone deserves access to justice and equality. We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the support and advocacy they deserve.

How To Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the required skills and qualifications, please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume.

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