The Opportunity
If you have always wanted to use your law degree to assist people experiencing disadvantage, this is the role for you!
As a lawyer within the Civil Law Division, you will provide legal advice and representation in areas of civil law. There will be a particular focus on providing legal assistance to people seeking asylum, living with disability, at risk of homelessness, suffering mental ill-health and who do not have capacity to make decisions for themselves.
This will include assisting individuals with protection visa appeals; reviews of guardianship, administration and mental health orders; NDIS appeals; equal opportunity claims and housing matters. You may be required to appear before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT), the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) and the Federal Court of Australia.
If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in one of these roles, apply now!
Total Indicative Remuneration Package
Appointment will be made based on your experience at either the LSC1 or LSC2 classification.
LSC1 $81,620 - $88,499 pro rata including salary, superannuation, leave loading.
LSC2 $98,332 - $105,503 pro rata including salary, superannuation, leave loading.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Legal Services is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.
Term of Employment
Multiple temporary contract positions up to 24 months available.
Part time applications will be considered along with options for flexible working arrangements.
What You Need for Success
The ideal candidate be appointed based on their experience at either the LSC1 or LSC2 classification level and will be able to demonstrate the following :
LSC1 :
* Hold a Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for a Category C Practising Certificate.
* Possess a strong commitment to the principle of the equality of access to justice for all persons.
* Experience in communicating effectively with a wide range of people from cultural, ethnic and indigenous backgrounds and / or persons with a physical or mental illness.
* A general understanding of the procedures and operation of the Department of Home Affairs, the NDIS, the ART, SACAT, the FCFCOA and / or the Federal Court.
LSC2 :
* Hold an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate in South Australia or eligible to apply for an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate in South Australia.
* Possess minimum of two (2) years post admission legal experience.
* Demonstrated commitment to Civil Law matters involving migration, guardianship, mental health, housing, equal opportunity and / or NDIS appeals or other relevant areas of administrative law.
* Work and communicate effectively with persons from a wide range of backgrounds including understanding, and responding appropriately to cultural, ethnic and indigenous differences and to persons living with a disability.
* Knowledge / understanding of the procedures and operation of the Department of Home Affairs, the NDIS, the ART, SACAT, the FCFCOA and / or the Federal Court.
Workplace Benefits
We provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include :
* The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.
* Generous salary sacrifice benefits through Smart Salary (as outlined above).
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Payment of Practising Certificate for legal staff.
* Payment of relevant Professional memberships.
* Support for employees and their family through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program.
* Supported training and development opportunities in areas including working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice.
* Access to a comprehensive in-house legal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
* Contemporary workplace accommodation.
* Career development opportunities within the team and the organisation.
* Payment of employment screening checks.
* Access to Fitness Passport : a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.
Next Steps
To apply for this role, you will need to click on the Apply now button. Have your resume, preferably in a PDF version ready to be attached and a cover letter.
Should you require any further information please direct your query to Alice Rolls, Director, Civil Law Division on 8111 5784.
Please refer to the LSC1 and LSC2 Position Descriptions for further details :
* LSC1 Lawyer Civil Law
* LSC2 Lawyer Civil Law
We welcome applications from everyone. We are an inclusive employer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising our staff for their unique qualities, ideas, and insights.
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