2x full time ongoing positions (part time applications considered)Salary range: $87,799 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office modelAbout the roleAs a lawyer at Victoria Legal Aid (VLA), you will provide high-quality legal services in one or more of criminal law, family violence, and child protection.
You will represent clients in various courts, offering casework and legal advice through multiple channels.
Additionally, you will engage in community legal education, participate in law reform initiatives, and stay updated with legal developments.
You will also contribute to improving client services and supporting office strategies.This role is based at our Ballarat office on Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Country.About youDemonstrated ability to act as an advocate, providing effective legal advice, casework, and negotiation services.Strong knowledge or practical experience in legal aid practice areas including criminal law, family violence, and child protection.High level of communication skills with the proven ability to liaise effectively with clients, staff, and external stakeholders.Experience working collaboratively within a team and fostering a supportive work environment.Demonstrated experience working with First Nations Australians, including an understanding of cultural norms, communication styles, and complex issues faced by Australian First Nations peoples.A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).About Victoria Legal AidWe provide legal representation to those who need it most.
With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, 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.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse.
Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.Employee benefitsFocus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangementsHybrid work from home & office modelTraining and professional development opportunitiesExcellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated LeasingAccess to discounted Private Health InsuranceHow to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Gemma McInerney, Deputy Managing Lawyer on or .
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 29 September 2024.Other relevant informationIt is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location.
In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.
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