Legal Practitioner; Solicitor - Family Civil Law - ATSILS Ipswich
ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in 1972, we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state, supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.
Benefits of working for ATSILS (but not limited to)
* Ability to Salary Sacrifice
* Supported Learning and Development
Role Purpose
Our Ipswich Office is looking for an experienced Family/Civil Law Legal Practitioner with a strong interest in social justice. As one of Queensland's largest legal practices, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About You
* You must be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland or hold (or be eligible for immediate acquisition of) a current Practising Certificate and be admitted as a Legal Practitioner or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the Australian High Court.
* Must be the holder (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card prior to commencing work.
* You should demonstrate a high level of professional service and capacity across a wide range of Family and Civil Law proceedings (including casework relating to Child Protection and Domestic Violence applications; plus, casework relating to Civil Litigation generally, such as Anti-discrimination matters, Estates, and Consumer Protection type matters.
* Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years of full-time experience, resilience in handling complex cases, including Domestic Violence and Child Protection work, and the ability to develop culturally competent service skills.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will engage directly with clients daily, honing your advocacy skills within a busy team. You will have the autonomy to manage your own workflows without the pressure of billable hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
Enjoy flexible working hours and a family-friendly atmosphere, along with generous salary packaging options exclusive to public beneficiary organisations, plus superannuation and additional benefits.
We also provide access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) facilities and a comprehensive Workforce Development Strategy.
For experienced Legal Practitioners, there is an opportunity for specialization as an Independent Children's Lawyer and Separate Representative, with support for attending required events and ongoing practice.
Your application will include the following questions:
* ATSILS Vision and Values - ESSENTIAL - Please remember to limit response to 150 words and provide evidence (not opinion). This criterion is critical for the panel to determine your suitability for interview. You may have to research beyond the Position Description to determine what our Values are, so that you can comment with valid examples to support your claims.
* Minimum Qualifications and Experience - ESSENTIAL - Please remember to limit response to 150 words and provide evidence (not opinion).
* Data entry tip: if you have not already prepared your responses, please do so in a separate document, referring to our Position Description to get the precise requirements for each position. Then copy and paste your answers into this online form. The form may \"'time-out\" after 30 minutes and your work may not be saved.
* Client service and data management - ESSENTIAL - Please remember to limit response to 150 words and provide evidence (not opinion).
* Knowledge of legislation - ESSENTIAL - Please remember to limit response to 150 words and provide evidence (not opinion).
* Access, teamwork and communication - ESSENTIAL - Please remember to limit response to 150 words and provide evidence (not opinion).
* Do you hold a current unrestricted Driver Licence?
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd, is a community-based organisation established to provide professional and culturally competent legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland.
Our mission is to foster collaborative partnerships with our communities, key government and non-government stakeholders to influence positive change and deliver high quality legal services for our people within or exposed to the justice system.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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