Senior Solicitor

Senior Solicitor - Team Lead - SCALES Family Violence Unit

SCALES Community Legal Centre

SCALES is a not for profit incorporated association based in Rockingham providing a range of free legal services for over 28 years to the south coastal metropolitan region.

SCALES partners with Murdoch University to host the Student Law Clinic. Legal services include family law, family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV), tenancy, criminal, criminal injuries compensation, fines and fines enforcement, traffic matters, humanitarian migration issues and other civil matters.

Other services include a tenancy practice, vulnerable women's service and the multidisciplinary Family Violence Unit (FVU). The FVU is funded by the Commonwealth Government as part of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children

The focus of the FVU is to provide intensive, client centred, trauma informed, culturally safe, legal and non-legal assistance, targeting the most vulnerable and at-risk women affected by FDSV.

You will work with women survivors of FDSV from all walks of life to support them in their recovery journey.

You will lead a small team of like-minded passionate individuals in a professional multidisciplinary team providing legal advice, advocacy, representation, counselling, financial counselling and other support. You will work within the broader leadership team to build and manage new initiatives to provide increased legal access.

You will also have the opportunity to get out into the community to raise awareness of family, domestic and sexual violence and the barriers our clients face every day. There will also be opportunities to influence law and policy through your work.

Be the change you want to see. Did you go into law to work towards a fairer society?

SCALES has the job for you. A unique opportunity exists within our centre for an experienced solicitor to work in and lead our specialist FVU.

We are looking for a solicitor with a passion for advocacy, social justice and human rights.

Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills?

Do you have highly developed organisational skills and are able to work under pressure and manage competing demands?

In order to fit the bill, you must understand and be committed to the principles of holistic, client centred, trauma informed and culturally safe legal practice; have strong emotional resilience and excellent interpersonal skills.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Competitive salary in the range of $115,000 to $125,000) (pro rata), plus
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging available
• Employer funded superannuation
• Paid leave during the festive season office closure period
• Annual Leave Loading
• Paid Practising Certificate (pro rata)
• Above Award Long Service Leave entitlements
• Professional training and growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working options considered.

Remuneration and benefits

This role is a part time position (30 hours per week).

Remuneration package including salary in the range of $115,000 to $125,000 (pro rata) and employer funded superannuation, plus salary packaging and additional above award benefits including paid leave during Christmas period shutdown, Legal Practise Certificate paid, annual leave loading, CPD training and a flexible workplace. Conditions under the SCHADS Industry Award (MA at Level 7 dependent on experience with a probation period.

Enquiries about the position should be directed to Gai Walker on or  using the subject line: Senior Solicitor - Team Lead - SCALES Family Violence Unit.

While there is currently no closing date for this position, applications will be processed on receipt with a start date is as soon as possible.