Senior Solicitor

2 weeks ago

Kalgoorlie Goldfields Esperance, Australia Goldfields Community Legal Centre Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us

Goldfields Community Legal Centre (GCLC) is a not-for-profit community legal service that provides free, accessible and culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to the people of the Goldfields region.

Benefits

  • A fantastic work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements in a small friendly team
  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous Leave Entitlements
  • Access to Salary Packaging
  • Professional Development Opportunities

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice, casework and community legal education across the main areas of a generalist CLC (e.g. Family Law, Restraining Orders, Criminal Injuries Compensation, Removal of License Disqualifications etc.).

Essential Criteria

  • Current unrestricted legal practising certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, with at least three years' post-admission experience
  • Broad general knowledge and demonstrated experience across a variety of Civil and Family Law areas
  • Excellent legal research and interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact sensitively and effectively with many stakeholders, including Aboriginal and CaLD clients, community groups, and government and non-government agencies.
  • Demonstrated extensive ability to work under pressure and deliver efficient and practical advice, casework and referrals using adaptive problem-solving techniques
  • Ability to supervise and mentor junior legal staff
  • Actively contribute to the development of community legal education, policy initiatives, law reform, and advocacy activities
  • A socio-historical understanding of Aboriginal cultures and an understanding of issues facing Aboriginal people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to travel with a current C class driver's license
  • National Police Clearance and Working with Children card
  • Evidence of up-to-date covid vaccination status

How to Apply

Please submit a current and detailed resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to 

For further enquiries, please call Michael Montague on

We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

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