Legal Practitioner; Solicitor - Civil Law - ATSILS Brisbane
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)
* Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice
* Supported Learning and Development
Role Purpose:
Our Brisbane Office are currently seeking an experienced 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.
Opportunity like this is unusual!
* Manage your own intake and workflows without billable hours;
* Enjoy flexible working hours, a family-friendly work environment, generous packaging with salary sacrificing only available to public beneficiary organisations like us; add super and extra benefits;
* Take advantage of our free CPD facilities and dynamic Workforce Development Strategy;
* Enjoy working in a collegial team environment.
About You:
* Must be admitted as a Legal Practitioner within the State of Queensland with a minimum of 3 years experience (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.
* Demonstrate a high level of professional service or capacity in a wide range of Civil Law matters (across a full portfolio of casework including general Civil Law matters; Employment support i.e. Blue Card advocacy, Succession, Tenancy matters, Domestic Violence, Wills and Estates, Anti-discrimination).
* Hold a current Driver Licence and be willing to drive for work (essential).
* Ideally have a minimum of three years' full-time experience, resilience for a range of complex work, and ability to develop culturally proficient service skills.
* Be technically adept in work in both workplace and flexible locations.
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.
We will interview promptly and look to candidates who can commence ASAP.
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