Managing Lawyer
4 days ago
For a leading legal service provider committed to social justice, we are seeking a Managing Lawyer specializing in Family Law and Family Violence. This role is pivotal in leading the family law and family violence programs, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed legal services across the Barwon region. The position involves supervising a team of lawyers and support staff, contributing to service coordination, and playing a key role in organizational leadership. The Managing Lawyer will work closely with internal teams and external partners to address the complex needs of clients experiencing family violence. This full-time fixed-term contract extends to June 2026, covering parental leave
Responsibilities
- Lead the Family Law and Family Violence team, ensuring excellence and collaboration in legal service delivery
- Manage scheduling of legal services, including rostering duty lawyer services and court appearances
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and strategic case direction to lawyers, students, and volunteers
- Deliver legal assistance through advice, casework, and representation, focusing on family law and family violence
- Strengthen internal systems and processes within the Family Law and Family Violence team
Your Profile
- Extensive experience in legal practice with at least seven years post-admission experience in family law and family violence
- Proven leadership and team management capability, with experience supervising legal staff
- Strong commitment to social justice and equity, with a history of advancing the rights of disadvantaged individuals
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively across diverse settings
- Experience in community legal education, law reform, and advocacy, including policy submissions and strategic litigation
Benefits
- Base annual salary ranging from $122,670 to $127,788
- Additional entitlements include 3% above Award pay rate
- Five weeks of annual leave with three bonus days between Christmas and New Year
- Annual leave loading and 12 days of personal leave
- Non-profit salary packaging benefits
If you are passionate about social justice and have the expertise in family law and family violence, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your complete application through our online platform or via email.
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