Solicitor/Lawyer - Civil, Tenancy, Family Violence, Child Protection Law (Relocate to Broome, WA)
Earn up to $146K + 12% Super + up to $15,900 tax‑free salary packaging!
Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for the right candidate
Up to 4 weeks of subsidised accommodation to support your transition
Extra paid time off during the Christmas/New Year period!
Support First Nations clients through outreach, advocacy, and holistic lawyering
Live in Broome, travel the region, and apply legal expertise to empower clients across the West Kimberley
What This Role Offers
Kimberley Community Legal Services (KCLS) is seeking a Senior Solicitor to deliver civil law services across Broome and remote West Kimberley communities. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, combining legal practice with social support to improve outcomes for vulnerable clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide civil legal advice, advocacy and representation (family violence, tenancy, family law excluding property, child protection, estates, compensation)
* Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, PLTs and volunteers
* Deliver trauma‑informed, holistic services with social workers and other specialists
* Travel for outreach to communities, including Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and the Dampier Peninsula
* Contribute to community legal education, stakeholder partnerships and systemic advocacy
* Support service planning, reporting and reflective practice
What You’ll Bring – Essential Experience, Skills and Spirit
* Admitted legal practitioner in Australia and eligible for a WA unrestricted practising certificate
* Minimum 2 years of civil law experience (5+ years preferred for Senior Solicitor level)
* Strong advocacy, communication, and plain‑language client support skills
* Resilience, adaptability and cultural humility when working with vulnerable clients and First Nations communities
* Valid WA C Class Driver’s licence (or ability to obtain), working with children check (WA) and national police clearance
Highly Regarded
* Experience in a community legal centre or multidisciplinary environment
* Understanding of trauma‑informed practice
* Regional or remote service delivery experience
* Community legal education experience
Successful candidates will need (or be able to obtain) a current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s licence, a Working with Children Check (WA), and a National Police Clearance.
Benefits That Matter
KCLS offers a competitive remuneration package of approximately $116,000 – $146,000 (based on skills and experience) PLUS 12% super, along with a suite of generous benefits:
* Up to $15,900 tax‑free salary packaging
* Relocation assistance of up to $5,000
* Up to 4 weeks of subsidised accommodation on arrival
* 5 weeks of annual leave + 12 additional days off in lieu
* Paid leave during the Christmas/New Year period
* $165 per day meal and travel allowance for overnight outreach trips
* Access to fleet vehicles
* Ongoing CPD and cultural competency training
* Supportive, inclusive team culture
* Flexible working options considered
About KCLS
Kimberley Community Legal Services is an independent, not‑for‑profit organisation providing free civil legal help, financial counselling and integrated support across the Kimberley. With offices in Broome and Kununurra, KCLS is known for its collaborative, community‑led and culturally respectful approach to service delivery.
How to Apply
This is a rare opportunity to build a meaningful legal career in a dynamic regional setting. The successful candidate will have the chance to work directly with remote communities, contribute to lasting social change and grow in a team that truly values purpose‑driven work.
APPLY TODAY and bring your legal expertise to where it’s needed most.
KCLS is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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