The Organisation
Westjustice is a community organisation that provides free legal help to people in the Western suburbs of Melbourne.
Westjustice can help with a broad range of everyday legal problems including consumer disputes credit and debt family law and family violence fines motor vehicle accidents tenancy youth criminal law and more.
Westjustices purpose is to deliver targeted services and drive meaningful change to achieve fairness safety and justice for Melbournes West.
Benefits & Culture
Be a part of an organisation that 98% of our team are proud to work for
We pay 3% above the SCHADs award
Not for profit salary packaging up to $***** per annum
Flexible working conditions
17.5% annual leave loading
Passionate professional and dedicated team
Gifted additional paid leave over the Christmas holiday period
Strong focus on collaboration wellbeing inclusion and diversity
The Role
Due to expanded services in the Wyndham Law Courts Westjustice is looking to employ a Senior Lawyer with demonstrated experience in child protection and family violence.
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer with the following:
Three years post admission experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child protection and family violence, including representing clients in court proceedings in the Family Division of the Children's Court and Magistrates Court.
Some legal supervision and / or mentoring experience
Dedicated interest and commitment to social justice legal practice and improving outcomes for clients who face life barriers in accessing justice.
Excellent time management and file management skills.
Advocacy and litigation experience or the demonstrated ability to develop these skills.
This role is primarily based at our head office in Sunshine and may also be required to undertake outreach at other key partner locations in the West.
From time to time you may also be required to work at our other offices in Werribee and / or partner organisation sites depending on program needs.
The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Check or be prepared to apply for both.
Applicants must possess the right to work in Australia.
Remuneration
Salary range $****** $****** (commensurate with experience) with additional financial benefits of 17.5% leave loading generous salary packaging of up to $***** for general living expenses accommodation and meal packaging plus statutory employer funded superannuation paid on top of the base salary.
To apply
Please send your resume together with a concise cover letter demonstrating your skills and experience.
Due to the expansion of our services we are keen for a successful candidate to commence as soon as possible in ****.
We will therefore be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as applications are received so don't wait to apply
For enquiries contact Cleona Feuerring Legal Director for a confidential discussion.
Westjustice is committed to building a diverse workforce.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA-identifying people.
People with lived experience of the justice system are encouraged to apply.
A police check result does not automatically disqualify an application but will be individually assessed for the relevant role.
Please ensure that you let us know in advance of any reasonable adjustment you may require during any part of the recruitment process including application and interview by contacting Ellen Flint.
Any information disclosed will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Key Skills
Business Risk
Compliance
Intellectual Property Law
Policy Management
Risk Analysis
Bar
Banking
Conflict Management
Supreme Court
Reporting
Business Objectives
Client Management
Required Experience
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience
years
Vacancy
1
Monthly Salary
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