QIFVLS is a state-wide Community Legal Practice with offices across 8 regions in Queensland. We are a not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal services, including court and tribunal representation, welfare support, advocacy, and community education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims of family violence and/or sexual assault.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Solicitor to join our Cairns Office team. In this role, you will act as an advocate by providing legal advice, conducting legal case work, and providing legal representation in the areas of Domestic and Family Violence, Child Protection, Family Law, and Victims Assist Queensland applications. You will also engage with our local stakeholders and conduct community legal education sessions within our Far North Queensland service delivery areas.
The delivery of our legal services and community legal education sessions is done in a culturally meaningful and trauma-informed manner to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are victims/survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault, receive quality legal services, representation, and advice, while fully assisting our clients to understand and navigate the relevant legal system, child protection system, or victim assistance application process with confidence.
Benefits and perks
* Salary + Super + Salary packaging scheme ($15,899 per annum) + 5 weeks’ annual leave
* Uniforms – Court Attire & Casual
* Employee Assistance Program
* Annual QLS Practicing Certification & Ins costs (including CPD conference)
* Training opportunities (after 12 months’ employment) in the following areas:
* Independent Children’s Lawyer/Separate Representative
* Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
* Advocacy
How to apply
We welcome receiving your cover letter, which should outline your experience, suitability, and interest, along with your CV emailed to hr@qifvls.com.au.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Previous applicants need not apply.
QIFVLS supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
#J-18808-Ljbffr