Senior Solicitor - Family Law and Child Protection We are seeking an experiencedSenior Solicitorto join a community based Civil Practice team in Adelaide. This is a rewarding opportunity to work on complex and impactful matters infamily law and child protection, supporting Aboriginal families and communities. You will manage a diverse caseload, appear in higher courts, and contribute to mentoring junior staff, while playing a key role in advancing culturally safe legal practices.Why Join Us The organisation's primary purpose is to support Aboriginal people by addressing disadvantage, the impacts of dispossession, and social inequality, and by using the legal systems of South Australia and the Commonwealth to reduce hardship and improve outcomes.We OfferWork that makes a genuine difference in people's livesSupportive, culturally grounded, and purpose-driven teamOpportunity to contribute to systemic change and law reformCompetitive salary and benefits including salary sacrificeKey ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality, professional, and culturally appropriate legal advice, representation, information and education in family law and child protection mattersConduct complex legal matters including hearings and trials in the Adelaide Youth Court, Federal Circuit and Family CourtManage a large caseload of complex matters with minimal supervisionSupport and mentor junior staff (informally and formally)Contribute to law reform and policy development through the Civil Practice DirectorApply organisational and Attorney-General's Department policies in delivering legal aid servicesAssist with accountability, funding submissions and reporting requirementsLiaise with legal service providers, government agencies and stakeholdersPromote a collaborative, respectful and culturally safe work environmentSupport clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds with professionalism and cultural sensitivityWhat You Will BringAdmitted (or eligible for admission) as a Solicitor or Barrister of the Supreme Court of South Australia & admitted as a practitioner of the High Court of AustraliaA current, unrestricted South Australian Practising CertificateMinimum of 3 years' experience as a SolicitorStrong experience in family law and child protectionProven ability to manage complex casework, including higher court mattersDeep understanding of the historical, cultural, and legal systems affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleDemonstrated commitment to culturally appropriate, client-centred legal servicesStrong interpersonal, advocacy, negotiation, and strategic thinking skillsAbility to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environmentCollaborative approach with demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilityProficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice systemsCurrently hold or willing to obtain a satisfactory National Criminal History Check, working with children's check and working with vulnerable people checkA current South Australian Driver's License#J-18808-Ljbffr