About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our team, providing high-quality legal services to clients in a culturally safe and appropriate manner.
This role delivers front-line legal services and casework assistance, reporting directly to the Managing Lawyer. The Senior Lawyer will work collaboratively as a member of the national legal team, within Knowmore's multi-disciplinary model.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing advice and representation to clients in relation to their redress options
* Managing a significant caseload, including complex matters
* Contribution to Knowmore's policy and law reform work
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support the well-being and career development of our staff, including:
* Annual locality bonus for Darwin-based staff
* 5 weeks of annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading
* Paid office shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day
* Above-industry personal and cultural leave entitlements
* Flexible working arrangements available after probation
Our workplaces provide time out spaces for staff to take a break and recharge, with couches, puzzles, and food always available.