Westjustice is a leading community legal centre providing free services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people. From their offices in Werribee and Sunshine and through its outreach services, it provides advice on a broad range of issues including employment, discrimination, consumer disputes, tenancy, credit and debt, family disputes, family violence, criminal law, and more.
We believe in a just and fair society where the law and its processes don't discriminate against people, and where those in need have ready and easy access to legal education, information, advice, casework services, systemic advocacy, and reform.
Westjustice's purpose is to service the legal needs in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne in a way that addresses the systemic nature of disadvantage.
Benefits & Culture Be a part of an organisation that 98% of our team are proud to work forWe pay 3% above the SCHADs awardSalary packagingUp to 5 hours study leave per weekFlexible working conditions17.5% annual leave loadingPassionate, professional, and dedicated teamGifted additional paid leave over the summer holiday periodStrong focus on wellbeingOngoing commitment to being a diverse and inclusive organisationWith 90% of our team recommending Westjustice as a great place to work, we can provide a culture of a values-driven, inclusive, feedback-oriented workplaceThe Role Westjustice is seeking to employ a full-time Lawyer (or a Senior Lawyer, depending on experience) on a 12-month, fixed-term contract (with potential for a longer-term contract depending on availability of funding) to join our growing Economic Justice team.
Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will provide civil legal advice, assistance, and advocacy with a focus on consumer, financial services, and insurance matters, including matters involving home insurance claims and disaster response by insurance.
The person we are seeking will be admitted to practice, be a confident practitioner in civil matters, and have the proven ability to engage with and provide holistic legal assistance to at-risk and/or disadvantaged clients.
The Lawyer will be primarily based at our Werribee office but will be required to work at our other offices and/or clinic sites, as need arises.
Remuneration Salary range – $100,299.00 per annum to $104,842.00 per annum (depending on experience), plus employer-funded superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth). In addition, generous salary packaging is available (including access to Accommodation and Meal Entertainment packaging).
For more information about Westjustice, please visit our website (www.westjustice.org.au).
Please apply by 5pm 13 November 2024 by sending your resume together with a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria in the Position Description to ******. Alternatively, please call Joseph Nunweek, Legal Director, Economic Justice on 03 9749 7*** for a confidential discussion.
Late applications will not be considered.
The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children's Check and a Police Check or be prepared to apply for both. Applicants must possess the right to work in Australia.
Westjustice is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTIQA+-identifying people. People with lived experience of the justice system are encouraged to apply. A police check result does not automatically disqualify an application, which in each case will be individually assessed for the relevant role.
If you require any adjustments throughout the application or recruitment process, please contact **************.
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