About Us
Goldfields Community Legal Centre (GCLC) is a not-for-profit community legal service that provides free, accessible and culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to the people of the Goldfields region.
Benefits
* A fantastic work environment
* Flexible working arrangements in a small friendly team
* Competitive Salary
* Generous Leave Entitlements
* Access to Salary Packaging
* Professional Development Opportunities
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice, casework and community legal education across the main areas of a generalist CLC (e.g. Family Law, Restraining Orders, Criminal Injuries Compensation, Removal of License Disqualifications etc.).
Essential Criteria
* Current unrestricted legal practising certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, with at least three years' post-admission experience
* Broad general knowledge and demonstrated experience across a variety of Civil and Family Law areas
* Excellent legal research and interpersonal and written communication skills.
* Ability to interact sensitively and effectively with many stakeholders, including Aboriginal and CaLD clients, community groups, and government and non-government agencies.
* Demonstrated extensive ability to work under pressure and deliver efficient and practical advice, casework and referrals using adaptive problem-solving techniques
* Ability to supervise and mentor junior legal staff
* Actively contribute to the development of community legal education, policy initiatives, law reform, and advocacy activities
* A socio-historical understanding of Aboriginal cultures and an understanding of issues facing Aboriginal people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds
* Ability to travel with a current C class driver's license
* National Police Clearance and Working with Children card
* Evidence of up-to-date covid vaccination status
How to Apply
Please submit a current and detailed resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to
For further enquiries, please call Michael Montague on
We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.