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Family Law

Company: Salvos Legal

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-3-8949-8144

Fax: +61-3-5467-4173

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Salvos Legal Melbourne
Maximum Term Full Time

Salvos Legal Humanitarian is a pro-bono law firm owned by The Salvation Army that acts for free in cases for the most disadvantaged and marginalised members of our community. Salvos Legal Humanitarian practises in the areas of criminal law, family & children’s law, debt, housing, Centrelink matters and migration / refugee law.

The Sunshine office of Salvos Legal Humanitarian is looking for a full-time solicitor who can work under the direct supervision of our Humanitarian Partner. The successful candidate will need to hold (or be eligible to hold) an unrestricted practising certificate, be registered or eligible for registration as a migration agent, and be available to work at our out-of-hours advice bureaus.

Selection Criteria

Required:

  • An understanding, empathy, appreciation and the ability to promote the values and ethos of The Salvation Army;
  • An understanding of and commitment to addressing social justice issues impacting society;
  • Experience in and / or sound knowledge of family law, Children’s Court care and protection law and Family intervention order law;
  • Hold a current practising certificate as a Solicitor in the relevant state of practice;
  • Not less than one year’s work experience as a Solicitor;
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills (including excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi task);
  • Outstanding communication and client interaction skills (including excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills); and
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and initiate work consistent with organisational priorities.

Desired:

  • Experience in migration or criminal law;
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be resourceful;
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously;
  • Demonstrated ability to provide direction and leadership to staff and volunteers;
  • Advanced computer skills.

 

All applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. 
Applications still open - Apply today!

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Enquiries: Elise Adams
Ph: (02) 9466 3025
Applications Close: 22/07/2018

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