About the role
In this role, you'll provide high-quality legal services, including duty lawyer support, casework, and advice, with a primary focus on criminal law, youth crime and family violence.
You'll represent clients in various courts and tribunals, advocating for those who need it most and helping improve access to justice in the community.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to engage in interesting, and, at times, complex work aimed at improving legal services across the Barwon region.
The varied and interesting work mix will allow you to accelerate the development of your advocacy skills.
You will work closely with and be supported by a Senior Lawyer mentor and will report to a Deputy Managing Lawyer.
This role is based at our Geelong office on Wadawurrung Country.
Application details
Full time ongoing position (part-time considered)
Salary range : $90,871 - $104,924 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About you
Proven experience in representing clients in criminal law, youth crime and / or family violence matters in court.
A current Australian practising certificate that entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders, handling sensitive issues with care.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Geelong?
The Geelong office is just over an hour drive from Melbourne and Ballarat.
All the amenities of a city, without the extended commute to work.
Exposure to multiple practice areas including summary crime, indictable crime, youth crime, Assessment and Referral Court, Koori Court, child protection, civil law, family violence and family law.
Opportunity to advocate for members of the community facing some of the highest levels of disadvantage in Victoria.
Opportunity to lead the delivery of community legal education and stakeholder engagement in the region.
Feel a sense of connectedness and community from working in regional Australia.
Don't meet every requirement?
At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable.
If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
About Victoria Legal Aid
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most.
With over **** staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse.
Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.
Employee benefits
Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
Hybrid work from home & office model
Training and professional development opportunities
Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
Relocation support
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.
For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Kirsty DeVercelli, Deputy Managing Lawyer on or No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by *****pm on Sunday 1 February ****.
Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location.
In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.
VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.
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