Women's Rights Lawyer/Solicitor (Civil Law) (w/Relocation assistance)
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* Competitive + 12% super + salary packaging
* 6 weeks leave | Relocation + remote allowances
Why Join CAWLS?
* Up to $3,000 relocation support to help you settle in Alice Springs
* Generous leave: 6 weeks annual + 12 days personal
* Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
* Workplace wellbeing focus with ongoing mentorship and team connection
* Professional development: Paid training and upskilling
* Make real impact: Work alongside a passionate, multicultural legal team supporting women and families in need
About CAWLS
The Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) is a Community Legal Centre delivering holistic, culturally safe legal services to women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region. We assist those affected by domestic and family violence across family law, civil law, and more. With offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, we also lead education, reform, and outreach initiatives to support systemic change.
The Role
Due to ongoing organisational growth, Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) has a newly available opportunity for a full-time Civil Lawyer/Solicitor (Women’s Rights) to join our team in Alice Springs, NT, on a 2-year contract .
Key responsibilities:
* Provide legal advice and representation in areas including family law, domestic violence, tenancy, and employment
* Appear in courts and tribunals (including duty lawyer work)
* Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary, trauma-informed team
* Participate in community outreach (including remote travel) and deliver legal education
* Build partnerships with local organisations and contribute to law reform projects
* Maintain accurate legal files and contribute to internal training
What You’ll Need
* Eligible for a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory
* Minimum 2 years post-admission experience in an Australian legal practice
* Ability to work with diverse communities, including First Nations people
* Strong grasp of civil law matters, especially domestic and family violence
* Strong communication skills and a commitment to social justice
This is a female-identified position under the Sex Discrimination Act (Sections 30 and 34). You must be able to obtain a NT Driver’s Licence, Ochre Card, and National Police Check .
Ready to Apply?
Use your legal skills where they matter most. Join CAWLS to support women, drive systemic change, and grow professionally in a supportive and passionate team.
Apply now – this is your chance to make a real difference.
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