Senior Family Lawyer Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Family Lawyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of family law and family violence, with experience in relevant court processes.
This role involves providing high-quality legal services, representing clients, and conducting casework in family law and family violence, including intervention order matters. You will also work as a duty lawyer in the Magistrates Court of Victoria and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
In addition to your legal expertise, you will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse clients, particularly those facing social and economic disadvantage.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and mentoring junior legal staff, contributing to the development of training and educational programs, and participating in policy and law reform projects.
You will have the opportunity to provide legal services in child protection and undertake Independent Children's Lawyer work. If you live in the Southeast region, this role could be a great fit for you, with regular travel for outreach and engagement.
We offer a hybrid work-from-home and office model, flexible working arrangements, and access to discounted private health insurance. Our team is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.