About the business QIFVLS is a state-wide Community Legal Practice with offices across 8 regions in Queensland. We are a not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal services, including court and tribunal representation, welfare support, advocacy and community education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims or survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault.
About the role We are seeking a highly motivated recently admitted Solicitor to join our Brisbane office. In this role, you will act as an advocate by providing legal advice, you will conduct legal case work and legal representation in the areas of Domestic and Family Violence, Child Protection, Family Law and Victims Assist Queensland applications. You will also engage with our local stakeholders and conduct community legal education sessions within our Gulf and Western Queensland service delivery areas.
The delivery of our legal services, plus the delivery of our community legal education sessions, is done in a culturally meaningful and trauma informed manner to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are victims/ survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault, receive quality legal services, representation and advice, whilst fully assisting our clients understand and navigate the relevant legal system, child protection system or victim assistance application process with confidence.
About You You will have strong commitment to social justice reform and working with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will also have an interest in working in Family Law, Child Protection, Domestic & Family Violence law and victims' assistance applications. You will have recently been admitted to legal practice and looking to start your legal career. You will also possess a current Open Drivers Licence and you must be eligible to work in Australia.
A cultural appreciation/understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is essential or having worked previously with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients would be advantageous
QIFVLS supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Benefits and perks Salary + Super + Salary packaging scheme ($15,899 per annum) + 5 weeks' annual leaveUniforms – Court Attire & Casual once probation is completedEmployee Assistance ProgramCultural Appreciation trainingAnnual QLS Practicing Certification & Ins costs (including CPD conference)Training opportunities (after 12 months' employment) in the following areas:-Independent Children's Lawyer/ Separate Representative
-Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
-Advocacy
Skills and experience Graduate Solicitor 1-2 years PAEGood understanding in the areas of Family Law, Child Protection, Domestic & Family ViolenceHow to Apply We welcome receiving your cover letter, which should outline your experience, suitability and interest and your CV through Seek. Questions regarding the Solicitor-Graduate roles can be emailed to [email protected] Applications Close COB on Friday 11 October 2024 Previous Applicants need not apply. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
QIFVLS supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
