Senior Lawyer â Intake and Access
Senior Lawyer â Intake and Access
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Job Description
Exciting opportunity for an experienced senior lawyer to join our legal team delivering best practice legal assistance to women and non-binary people who are victim-survivors of family violence.
Womens Legal Service Victoria Melbourne CBD Immediate start Hybrid working model Part time 0.8 FTE Ongoing
- Be a part of a feminist community legal service supporting Victorian women.
- Your expertise will directly contribute to building a more gender-equitable society.
- Competitive remuneration 5 weeks annual leave and flexible work arrangements.
About Us
For over 40 years Womens Legal Service Victoria (Womens Legal) has championed womens rights to live free from violence. We are a dedicated team with a passion for working with women and non-binary people to live free from violence and discrimination by:
Providing high quality integrated legal services for Victorian women and non-binary people who are victim-survivors of family violence and disadvantagedor marginalised by structural and systemic barriers.
Building the capacity of professionals who work with women and non-binary people to better understandthe law and navigate the legal system safely.
Advancing gender equality by challenging unsafe and discriminatory policies andlaws and informing and advocating for legal and policy initiatives that respect andpromote the rights of women and non-binary people.
About the Role
The Lawyer will provide high quality legal advice and representation to women and non-binary people that have experienced family violence and/or sexual violence. This includes:
- Provide legal advice and assistance as on call lawyer including secondary consultations;
- Maintain a small caseload of legal matters in family law and one or more practice areas of family violence migration child protection and/or victims of crime assistance;
- Providing an integrated and holistic client service working with social workers and financial counsellors to address both legal and non-legal needs.
- In addition to the above the Senior Lawyer will conduct more complex matters as well as provide mentoring and support to other lawyers.
About You
You are a driven motivated self-starter who works autonomously to deliver results that exceed the clients expectations. You have high attention to detail strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with people quickly.
Key to your success is your:
- Strong understanding of family violence
- Passion and drive to work alongside women and non-binary people to support their rights to live free from violence
- Confidence in appearance work
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage changing priorities
- Understanding of the gendered nature and impact of family violence
You will:
- Hold or be eligible to hold an unrestricted practising certificate
- Have a minimum of 4 years post admission experience in family law child protection law and/or victims of crime assistance
- Have experience working with women and non-binary people experiencing family violence and sexual violence.
Why Womens Legal
In return for your dedication we offer:
- Competitive remuneration
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bonus leave between Christmas and New Year!
- Paid parental leave and reproductive health leave
- Cultural leave
- A strong commitment to your professional development personal development and wellbeing
- A hybrid working model and a flexible working environment that supports work/non-work balance
- NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15900 in tax-free pay every year) plus meal and entertainment benefits (up to $2650 tax-free pay per year)
- Fresh fruit available in the office
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
To apply
Submit a resume and covering letter to tell us how you are the right candidate for this role. Please ensure the cover letter addresses how you personally align to Womens Legal values as described in the attached position description.
Research shows that women are less likely to apply for roles if they dont meet 100% of the selection criteria. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the criteria but this role sounds like a good fit for you.
Please note non-lawyers employed by Womens Legal Service Victoria are required to comply with Section 121 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
All successful candidates will be required to produce a national criminal history check prior to the commencement of their employment.
Enquiries
Enquiries can be emailed to Ruth McKendrick HR Officer at
Equal Opportunity Employer
We recognise our work benefits greatly from the unique knowledge skills and expertise of individuals with diverse experiences including those with lived experience of family violence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women with disability and women from migrant refugee or non-English speaking backgrounds. If this is you we strongly encourage you to apply.
Womens Legal relies on an exception under the Equal Opportunity Act to employ women only.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
