Senior Lawyer/Lawyer (Family)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Lawyer/Lawyer (Family). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full time ongoing position available
• Salary range: $66,171 - $85,630 (Lawyer) or $85,631 - $107,036 (Senior Lawyer)
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging

• Full time ongoing position available
• Salary range: $66,171 - $85,630 (Lawyer) or $85,631 - $107,036 (Senior Lawyer) dependant on experience, plus superannuation
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging
  
  

This appointment will be made at either a Senior Lawyer or Lawyer level, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

About the role:
You will appear as an advocate in family law, child protection and family violence casework, deliver services in the duty lawyer list and appear in contested matters in various courts to effectively advocate for legal aid clients. You will maintain a substantial caseload in complex family law, child protection and family violence matters, provide high quality legal advice and information to clients, and act as an Independent Children's Lawyer on behalf of children and young people involved in family law proceedings.

You will also supervise, train and mentor less experienced lawyers and participate in community legal education when required. You will assist in the development of strategies to improve family law related client services in the Central Highlands region and participate in stakeholder engagement and working groups.

About you:
You will have substantial knowledge and practical experience in the areas of family law, family violence and child protection with the capacity to work as an advocate and caseworker. You will have high level interpersonal skills, including the ability to form productive professional relationships and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and clients at all levels.

You will have the capability to supervise and mentor staff, initiate and implement policies to enhance the delivery of our services and work collaboratively within a team. You will also have a developed understanding of external organisations, community groups and the important role they play in legal aid services.

This appointment will be made at either a Senior Lawyer or Lawyer level, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
We help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most. We employ over 800 staff in 14 offices across Victoria. Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld.

Employee benefits:
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free and increasing take-home pay), flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. The work is both challenging and rewarding and our staff are supported by experienced and capable managers as well as a range of internal departments and programs committed to staff safety and development. VLA has a friendly and inclusive culture of people working to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged Victorians.

How to apply:
Submit a current resume and completed Candidate Application Form addressing the specified key selection criteria. Separate responses to all of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description are not required. You must complete the candidate application form to be considered for this role.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Natalie Heynes, Managing Lawyer on (03) 5329 6222.

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm Sunday 29 July 2018