Legal Practitioner; Solicitor – Family Civil Law – Rockhampton

18 hours ago

Rockhampton Queensland Australia ATSILS Full time $104,000 - $150,000 per year

About Us:

ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in 1972, we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state, supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.

Benefits of working for ATSILS: (but not limited to)

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Ability to Salary Sacrifice
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Supported Learning and Development

Role Purpose:

Our Rockhampton office is looking for an experienced Family/Civil Law Legal Practitioner with a strong interest in social justice. As one of Queensland's largest legal practices, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You:

  • You must be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland or hold (or be eligible for immediate acquisition of) a current Practising Certificate and be admitted as a Legal Practitioner or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the Australian High Court.
  • Must be the holder (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card prior to commencing work.
  • You should demonstrate a high level of professional service and capacity across a wide range of Family and Civil Law proceedings (including casework relating to Child Protection and Domestic Violence applications; plus, casework relating to Civil Litigation generally, such as Anti-discrimination matters, Estates, and Consumer Protection type matters.
  • Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years of full-time experience, resilience in handling complex cases, including Domestic Violence and Child Protection work, and the ability to develop culturally competent service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will engage directly with clients daily, honing your advocacy skills within a busy team. You will have the autonomy to manage your own workflows without the pressure of billable hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

Enjoy flexible working hours and a family-friendly atmosphere, along with generous salary packaging options exclusive to public beneficiary organizations, plus superannuation and additional benefits.

We also provide access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) facilities and a comprehensive Workforce Development Strategy.

For experienced Legal Practitioners, there is an opportunity for specialization as an Independent Children's Lawyer and Separate Representative, with support for attending required events and ongoing practice.

We have seven Selection Criteria in our Position Description (PD) for this role. Please email if you would like a copy of the PD.

ATSILS wishes you every success in this fast-paced recruitment. We will interview promptly and look to candidates who can commence within seven weeks of interview.

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