Senior Lawyer

• Step into meaningful legal work that supports real people, not billable hours
• $125K + super + salary packaging + with a 35-hour work week
• Prioritise your wellbeing: paid external supervision & five extra leave days

You've seen senior lawyer roles before — but this one stands apart. Here's how:

Genuine work-life balance: 35-hour work week, 4 weeks annual leave + 5 grace days, and flexibility to work from home when appropriate

Well-being prioritised: Paid access to external professional supervision and structured support for mental health

Modern and innovative: Brand-new Parramatta office 

Community-first impact: Outreach-based legal work in courts, libraries, prisons, and refuges across Western Sydney

Career growth: Strong professional development budget and encouragement to attend legal conferences, plus opportunities to mentor students and early-career lawyers

Western Sydney Community Legal Centre (WSCLC) is not your average legal practice. We are a community-first, impact-driven legal service based in Parramatta covering one of the most diverse regions in NSW.

With a team of lawyers and tenant advocates, we don't just offer legal advice — we go where the need is. That includes courts, libraries, community centres, prisons, and migrant hubs — meeting people where they are, not just behind a desk.

We've secured a new modern open office with cutting edge technology

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking legal centre, backed by passionate leadership and a workplace culture that supports career sustainability, inclusion, and wellbeing.

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Western Sydney Community Legal Centre is looking for a full-time Senior Lawyer based in Parramatta, NSW.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this role suits an experienced and independent legal practitioner with 5+ years' PAE, ready to work autonomously while contributing to mentoring and outreach efforts.

What This Role Involves:

• Delivering legal services in civil, criminal, and/or family law (Local Court and duty list appearances)
• Taking the lead on employment law matters (strongly preferred, but not essential)
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff, PLTs, and law students
• Participating in outreach programs across libraries, prisons, courts, and refuges
• Building referral pathways and engaging with community stakeholders
• Leading or contributing to community legal education and systemic advocacy
• Supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and a fast-moving legal environment

This is not a desk job, billing numerous hours. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people. You should feel comfortable walking into a community hall or library, striking up conversations, and inviting people to engage. You'll also bring proven experience delivering top-quality legal advice and representation.Your ability to build trust and make our services feel approachable will be key to your success in this role.

You Will Be Highly Valued with:

• A background in employment law
• Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Confidence in changeable environments and strong IT competency
• Ability to build rapport with vulnerable clients and frontline partners
• Passion for advocacy, outreach, and making the law accessible

• Salary of $125,000 + super + salary packaging
• Work-line balance at its finest with a  35-hour work week
• 4 weeks annual leave + 5 additional paid grace days
• Flexible work-from-home options and a brand-new modern office in Parramatta
• Paid external professional supervision and strong well-being practices
• Reimbursement for petrol and travel to outreach sites
• Professional development funding and support to attend conferences
• Relocation support available for the right candidate

This isn't just a senior lawyer role — it's a chance to use your skills for lasting impact, while working in a healthy, modern, and values-led environment.

If you're ready to be part of a transformational community legal centre that's reshaping access to justice in Western Sydney, we'd love to hear from you