Lawyer

1 week ago

Australia Knowmore Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Lawyer to join our team at Knowmore, a leading community legal centre providing free legal information, advice, representation, and referrals to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.

About Knowmore

Knowmore is a nation-wide independent community legal centre that provides free legal services to clients who are survivors of child sexual abuse. Our team of lawyers, intake officers, social workers, and counsellors work together to provide trauma-informed, client-centred, and culturally safe legal assistance to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality legal information, advice, representation, and referral services to clients who are survivors of child sexual abuse.
  • Contribute as a professional member of a national legal practice, complying with relevant legal profession legislation and the Community Legal Centre Risk Management Guide.
  • Work collaboratively and professionally within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external stakeholders, to ensure client needs are identified and actioned in a consistent, effective, and timely manner.
  • Manage a significant caseload of client matters, ensuring all service standards and timelines are met.
  • Ensure all relevant service data is accurately recorded.
  • Make referrals, including warm referrals, to other service providers where appropriate.
  • Undertake legal research and drafting to support Knowmore's contributions to law reform and policy initiatives.
  • Contribute to the preparation and delivery of community legal education and other engagement activities and materials.
  • Undertake and participate in the development and delivery of ongoing training and professional development activities for Knowmore staff and service partners.
  • Contribute to the day-to-day supervision and coordination of the activities of volunteers and pro bono providers.
  • Proactively manage own self-care and workload.
  • Undertake other duties and projects as directed.

Selection Criteria

  • Must hold a practising certificate or be able to obtain it immediately.
  • An awareness of the legal issues facing survivors of child sexual abuse and demonstrated experience practicing in a relevant area or areas of law.
  • Understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to provide culturally safe services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively, and professionally within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities and timelines across a significant caseload of matters and the ability to work at times with minimal supervision, but to consistently consult and report appropriately.
  • Capacity to accept and respond appropriately to constructive feedback regarding professional capability and work performance.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and work in regional, rural, and remote areas, for up to a week at a time.

Organisational Obligations

  • Share our values and have a strong commitment to improving the lives of survivors of child abuse.
  • First Nations cultural competency – to work in ways that recognise and counteract privilege and bias, and appreciate the values, traditions, belief systems, and experience of First Nations People.
  • Demonstrate an active and dedicated commitment to Knowmore's Purpose, Vision, and Values.
  • Commitment to working within and supporting Knowmore's practice framework (trauma-informed, culturally safe, person-centred).
  • Comply with Knowmore's Policies and Procedures.
  • Observe all legal and legislative requirements.
  • Ensure a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
  • Assist in the development of, and participate in Knowmore's initiatives, projects, and events.
  • Cultivate productive and collaborative working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous improvement, and transparent work practices.
  • Liaise with others in a professional, respectful, and constructive manner.
  • Take reasonable care to protect their health and safety and the health and safety of others.
  • To engage in professional supervision and other reflective practice opportunities as required.

Qualifications and other Requirements

There are mandatory qualifications for this role. A relevant tertiary qualification and professional accreditation is required.

Holding a satisfactorily National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check.

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