Legal Practice Director
Legal Practice Director
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Job Description
The organisation
Tasc (Legal and Social Justice Services) provides free legal social work and advocacy services across the Greater South-West Queensland region. With offices in Toowoomba Ipswich Goondiwindi Roma Hervey Bay and Gympie we work to positively impact the communities we serve via an accessible inclusive and values-based framework. Our multidisciplinary model of service delivery aims to create the best client experience and outcomes.
The position
Based in Toowoomba the Legal Practice Director is responsible for driving the strategic direction of our legal team providing advice and casework services across a diverse range of funded programs including generalist legal services elder law tenancy advice and health justice partnerships. As a member of the Executive team and reporting to the CEO you will:
Lead complex high-impact casework and strategic litigation
Provide legal supervision and mentoring to staff solicitors and volunteers
As the Responsible Person operate in an environment of continuous improvement ensuring compliance with all professional and regulatory obligations including the Risk Management Guide.
Identify evaluate and pursue opportunities for growth aligned with our strategic goals
Build and maintain a positive respectful and high-performing team culture
Participate in collaborative decision making with other senior leaders
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders including our funders government departments the private and community legal sectors
Oversee and contribute to law reform community legal education systemic advocacy and project development in a way that promotes our vision mission and values.
The person
The ability to consider your work through the lens of client impact is essential. You will be eligible to hold an unrestricted Practising Certificate and have relevant post-admission experience including complex litigation and people management (preferably 7 years).
Current eligibility for Blue and Yellow Cards (mandatory criminal history screening)
Experience in risk management compliance and quality assurance in legal practice
Experience in legal strategy stakeholder engagement and program development
An adaptable accountable strong and collaborative leadership style
Commitment to trauma-informed culturally safe and client-centred practice
Ability to travel within the region as required to support remote offices and outreach clinics.
Highly regarded:
Previous experience as Legal Director Principal/Practice or Program Manager
Qualifications or experience in community leadership social justice or human services
Eligibility to hold a Principal Practising Certificate (not essential in Community Legal)
What We Offer
SCHADS Level 8 salary range and above-Award conditions
Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
A work vehicle is provided for regional travel
Additional paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period
While applications close at COB 31 July we will actively be recruiting during this time so do not delay in forwarding your application. For further information contact Megan Inglis on or.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
