Wheatbelt Community Legal Centre · Northam, Avon Valley, Western Australia, Australia
About Us
We are a not-for-profit organisation providing vulnerable clients with legal and non-legal services specific to their needs.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to join our team as a Junior/Mid-Level/Senior Lawyer, delivering high-quality legal advice, referrals and casework in family law, family violence, minor criminal and civil matters, and criminal injuries compensation.
Responsibilities:
Provide advice and support in family law, family violence, minor criminal and civil matters, and criminal injuries compensation
Work closely with the Principal Solicitor to deliver vital legal services across the Wheatbelt region
Manage own caseload and develop relationships with stakeholders across the region
Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to law reform and systemic advocacy
Participate in outreach and community legal education (CLE) programs
What We Are Looking For:
Legal experience in family law, family violence, minor criminal and civil matters, and criminal injuries compensation
Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with clients and other persons from diverse backgrounds
Experience in working collaboratively and effectively within a small team environment as well as with other community service providers
Nice to Have:
Proficiency in the use of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Capacity to quickly acquire competency in the use of Wheatbelt CLC's client database
We offer a competitive salary package, relocation support and generous salary sacrifices provisions. If you are passionate about delivering vital legal services to vulnerable clients, please apply now.