Senior Solicitor

• Employer: Midlas

• Work Type/s: Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months

• Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)

• SCHADS Award Level 7-8: $119,089 - $134,295 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing

Midlas is a not-for-profit Community Legal Centre with offices in Midland and Ellenbrook that supports eligible clients in the northeast Perth region with legal services, disability advocacy, financial counselling, tenancy advocacy, community outreach support and information and referrals.

About You

Midlas is looking to fill multiple positions with enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Solicitors who will provide advice and assistance and assist with training law students, legal volunteers and interns and complete file reviews for junior lawyers.

About the role

We are looking for solicitors with experience in the following areas:

• Family law matters

• Family violence matters

• Criminal injuries compensation

• Wills and Estate matters

• General Civil

• Minor Criminal

As part of working within a Community Legal Centre, the Solicitor will develop and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure good referral pathways, enhanced community education service provision and optimal client outcome while also providing and facilitating community legal education.

This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team and work closely with the Midlas team to make a positive difference in our communities.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration

• Salary packaging tax benefits

• Flexible workplace culture

• Employee Assistance Program

• Strong values-based and for-purpose organisation

• Growing organisation with great career opportunities

• Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering quality services that support community

Required Education/Licenses/Certificates

• Current unrestricted Legal Practice Certificate issued by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia

• Possession of a current unrestricted driver's license and reliable vehicle

• Possession of current satisfactory National Police clearance certificate (no older than 3 months from the issue date) and ongoing renewal every 2 years at employee's expense

• Possession of Working with Children Check

• COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Relevant Experience, Skills/Knowledge & Personal Attributes

• Minimum 2 years' post admission

• Experience with supervising junior lawyers

• Demonstrates high quality legal drafting skills

• Able to thoroughly research complex issues using legislation, case law, rulings and commentary

• Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice relation to the above listed matters

• Demonstrated ability to take instructions and draft documents in relation to the above-mentioned matters

• Demonstrated experience in managing legal files.

• Demonstrated highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of audience

• A strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively, effectively manage workload and set priorities for own work

• Commitment to principles of social justice and effectively working with a diverse group of people from different backgrounds

• Demonstrated coordination experience in supervising a variety of services and diverse staffing complement

• A strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively, effectively manage workload and set priorities for own work

• Proficient in the use of MS Office and client database management systems

To view the Position Description, please go to the Careers page of Mildas' website at

How to apply for this job

• Provide your updated and current CV

• Provide a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria

• Short listing will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the position without notice.

Important:

Applications that fail to address all of the above will not be considered.

Short listing will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the position without notice.

Before an offer of employment can be made, a Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance of not older than 3 months and current unrestricted driver's license must be submitted.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted if short listed.

For further information please contact [email protected]

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background and people of all ages. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people.