Principal Solicitor

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to experience aboriginal culture explore the amazing Kimberley region and to know your hard work extensively benefits our communities all in a days work! 

• A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated
  
• Competitive salary plus % super 
  
• Relocation assistance 
  
• Generous leave entitlements above award at weeks annual leave per year plus paid Christmas closure leave
  
• One day off in lieu per month
  
• Professional training and growth opportunities
  
• Cultural competence development opportunities
  
• Salary packaging (salary sacrificing)  you may be eligible for up to $ gross salary use which can decrease your taxable income and increase takehome pay with possible FBT exemptions (please see here for more information https//wwwcbbcomau/discoversalarypackaging/)
  
• Flexible working options considered
  

We are an independent notforprofit community legal service one of Australias leading and largest remote civil law practices that predominantly supports aboriginal communities A multidisciplinary service offering legal social work and financial counselling we provide a free service to vulnerable community members experiencing disadvantage We have offices in rra and Broome with regular outreach to urban and remote towns and communities in the beautiful Kimberley region

To be a dynamic organisation that works with the people and communities of the Kimberley to make a positive difference

Dignity human rights and social justice for all people in the Kimberley

• Empathy and respect
  
• Dedication and commitment 
  
• Integrity and honesty 
  
• Teamwork and collaboration 
  
• Improvement and innovation
  

Direct reports               KCLS Legal Team (East Kimberley)

Location                        rra WA

Hours                             am pm Monday to Friday

Salary                             Negotiable (depending on experience) plus % super

Award                           Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award

We are looking for an experienced Principal Solicitor to join our multidisciplinary team in rra working closely with our Chief Executive Officer in managing our East Kimberley operations This role is essential to our success and has the responsibility for leading our local legal team and providing support to the wider staff present in the local office  

No two days will look the same in this role but a typical day might entail

• Coordinating the provision of legal information advice assistance casework and representation to clients across the Kimberley region
  
• Managing East Kimberley legal staff including performance reviews professional development planning and delivery and providing support to the wider team
  
• Providing supervision and review of all casework
  
• Coordinating the involvement of our solicitors in community legal education providing training and support to staff in the provision of legal information
  
• Participating in community networks and build/maintaining relationships with referring agencies key organisations community leaders and local people relevant to legal issues
  
• Developing and delivering outreach programs and services within a community development framework including liaison and relationship building with financial services and social work teams 
  
• Identifying and developing opportunities for improving the quality effectiveness and efficiency of legal services and community legal education as well as developing a service delivery plan
  
• Working collaboratively as a member of the leadership team 
  
• Undertaking professional development activities to maintain and enhance your knowledge and skills
  

1. Eligibility to hold an unrestricted practising certificate in Western Australia and extensive post admission experience
   
2. Welldeveloped casework and advocacy experience in in generalist areas of law (family and civil law experience highly regarded)
   
3. Proven ability to coordinate legal services and programs
   
4. Demonstrated experience in the supervision of other solicitors and in managing and developing staff performance
   
5. Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to apply these skills with a diverse range of people groups and organisations
   
6. Understanding and commitment to principles of social justice and to working effectively with Indigenous people
   
7. Experience in advising and representing people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and in developing and delivering community education programs
   
8. Personal resilience adaptability and ability to meet the challenges of remote service delivery
   
9. Current driver s license valid for use in WA
   

1. Experience in a community legal practice setting and/or communitybased organisation and/or in remote and rural Australia highly regarded
   
2. Completed or open to undertaking a Legal Practice Management Course relevant to either the Private or NFP sector
   
3. Experience in Legal Practice Management
   

We will provide training and growth opportunities for successful Generalist Solicitor applicants with no experience in family and civil law

Successful applicants will need to provide references a recent WA Police Clearance current Working with Children s Check and their working rights in Australia 

Submitting your application is easy All you need to do is submit your resume and cover letter addressing why you would be a great fit for the role Don t be afraid to really showcase your talent and/or potential We ask that you please upload your application documents as a PDF

Time to apply! Applications close on December Shortlisting and interviews may commence and appointments made before the closing date so don t delay

KCLS values a diverse workforce with different life experiences skills and backgrounds including people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTQIA and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds Dont hesitate to reach out if you need a hand with your application

Have any questions Contact Sophie Robinson on  or via email