ATSILS is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that delivers innovative and professional, criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients throughout Queensland.
We are 50 years old, and have 280 staff including a specialist Through Care service to complement our legal services. We are fully government funded, and this Legal role is tied to ongoing funding, currently set to 30 June 2025.
Opportunity
You will have
frequent opportunity to provide expert casework assistance and information
directly to clients, and to external stakeholders about client matters. You can rely on the State-wide resources of
the Principal Legal Officer and the Directors of Law (Family, Civil and Criminal)
and your immediate legal team. The development of culturally competent legal services is inherent in
this role, so you will likely achieve a degree of confidence in this specialist
area.
**Selection Criteria**:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (7)
**1. Values**: Alignment to the values and
vision of ATSILS and an appreciation of and sensitivity to the challenges our
clients have faced, and continue to face, in their fight for and their right to
justice and equity.
**2. Qualifications**: admission as a Legal Practitioner within the State of Queensland or holder of (or eligibility for immediate acquisition of) a current Practising Certificate and be admitted as a Legal Practitioner or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland (or be capable of immediate admission), and the Australian High Court.
**6. Confidence in and knowledge of legislation**: an in-depth working knowledge of key legislation, practices and procedures in the fields of Family Law (Family, Child Protection and Domestic Violence matters), and for Civil Law, a range of legislation such as the Succession Act. An in-depth working knowledge of the Youth Justice Act 1992, (as amended) and the Criminal Code 1899, (as amended).
**7. Access, teamwork and communication**: preparedness to work after hours if necessary; willingness to assist in the development of Court Support/Field Officers' and other staff training/education.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA (3)
1. Ability to use Microsoft Office in a Windows networked environment.
**2. Mobility, access and safety**:
- a current Queensland Driver Licence and ability to drive in all reasonable conditions may be required for the role, dependent upon the location;
- a willingness to undergo a Criminal Record Check to achieve a National Police Certificate (Australia-wide Disclosable Criminal History).