Fixed Term contract (to 30 June 2025, and extension subject to funding)
Salary commensurate with experience $74,374 to $103,533 pa (restricted practice lawyer commences $74,374 pa) plus superannuation
Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging
Generous leave provisions of 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading
2 weeks additional paid leave for end of year closure
Access to additional paid leave for health and well-being
Supportive work environment and access to free counselling services
About the service
The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Limited (ALSWA) is funded by the Department of Justice to provide Prison In-Reach Legal Services for adult accused persons appearing in the Central Law Courts and remanded to metropolitan prisons. This program is closely linked to the Bail Support Service, which provides at least four bail support workers to work with accused persons appearing in the Central Law Courts. The objective of both programs is to reduce avoidable remand by providing earlier access to bail for suitable applicants through the provision of bail support and prison in-reach legal services and by supporting accused to comply with bail conditions and undertakings.
These positions require responsible people who are compassionate and self-motivated with well-developed interpersonal skills and personal integrity.
About the role
The main role of the Prison In-Reach lawyer is to visit metropolitan prisons and appear in the Central Law Courts to represent accused persons for bail applications and/or bail variation applications. The Prison In-Reach lawyer also provides legal assistance for some accused who are unable to be released on bail to ensure the earliest possible resolution of their matters.
You will also be required to identify clients who are unable to meet bail conditions or be released on bail as early as possible and work towards the earliest possible resolution of the case. Additional requirements include the preparation of legal documents, filing of court documents and completing relevant paperwork and performing other duties as directed.
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal people is required.
About you
If you are passionate about striving for justice for disadvantaged Aboriginal people and want to make a difference, ALSWA is the place for you. The work is both challenging and rewarding.
To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
High level organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
Ability to work with Aboriginal clients and employees with an appropriate level of cultural understanding, empathy and sensitivity.
Demonstrated knowledge of substantive law, the rules of evidence and criminal practice and procedures, in particular bail legislation and processes.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team comprising legal and non-legal staff with a willingness to learn and share knowledge with others
Highly developed communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal) with experience in conflict resolution
Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills
Ability to confidently use workplace technology
Ability to work in a sensitive manner with clients
Ability to participate in individual performance reviews
About our benefits
We have a friendly, caring and diverse work environment. We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), free counselling services to employees and immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.
We also provide 5 weeks annual leave per year plus leave loading, 2 weeks additional paid leave for end of year closure, and access to additional paid leave for health and well-being.
About us
ALSWA is a not-for-profit independent government funded organisation working to provide high quality representation and assistance to the Aboriginal community in WA.
Our aim is to deliver a quality legal service and education which contributes to participation, empowerment and recognition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout WA.
ALSWA has 11 offices across regional WA and practices in the areas of criminal, civil, human rights and family law, as well as law reform, community legal education, a diversionary program for Aboriginal youth and now, the custody notification service. The service is a ground-breaking program for our organisation.
We live our values of caring, sharing and respect.
How to apply
To submit your application, please send it to ******. Your application must include a cover letter outlining what strengths you could bring to the role and your resume. Selection criteria is not required.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity in further detail, please contact Victoria Williams Manager Policy and Programs or Human Resources on (08) 9265 6***.
For full position details, roles and responsibilities please visit the employment section of www.als.org.au/employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. ALSWA strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Australians. We also encourage applications from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. We provide an environment that values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential.
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