Recruit For Good · Bayside & South Eastern Suburbs Melbourne, Australia
Our client, a leading Melbourne based community legal centre is looking for a Generalist Lawyer to join a specialist LGBTIQA+ legal service. This role would involve working with a team of multi disciplinary lawyers, community development and peer workers to provide specialist legal assistance, strategic litigation, help develop legal education materials & participate in student supervision.
This is a 2 year fixed term role full time role role (Or 0.8 FTE), with extension potential.
Key requirements of this role include:
2 years+ of post-admission practice
Strong understanding of the LGBTIQA+ community, including knowledge of legal issues.
Commitment to social justice.
Eligibility / Special measure - This is a designated LGBTIQA+ position and a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Only people who identify as LGBTIQA+ are eligible to be appointed to this role. The purpose of this special measure is to address barriers experienced by LGBTIQA+ people in accessing employment and to ensure that LGBTIQA+ lived experience informs the design and delivery of safe, inclusive services for LGBTIQA+ clients and communities.
Highlights of this role:
Full time (or 0.8 FTE).
2 year fixed term, with strong potential to extend.
FTE salary in the range of $108K - $124K (Based on experience / negotiable) + Super + NFP salary packaging i.e. SCHADS Level 5 - 6, based on experience.
5 weeks annual leave.
Extra days off over the Christmas / New Year period.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Southeastern suburbs location.
Professional development & opportunities for career development.
No KPIs around billable hours.
Work / life balance is a priority.
Providing a positive and tangible impact across the community.
This client is focused on creating a fair & inclusive community where people can access the resources, networks & support they need to resolve legal issues & overcome barriers to social, cultural & economic inclusion & participation.
This client provide a positive, friendly, supportive & inclusive working culture and a great opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people.
About Recruit For Good
Recruit For Good is a Social Traders Certified recruitment agency that operates as a social enterprise, donating 20% of all recruitment fees to client nominated charities / NFPs.
Where business meets humanity and every recruitment assignment generates a donation.
Next Steps
For more information, please apply for this role or email Andrew at [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer - Generalist enquiry via EthicalJobs.