Applications must be submitted by Sunday 10 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 1
$74,024.00 to $91,403.00 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:Fixed-term, part-time
Region:North West
Location:Burnie
The position provides a range of family violence related legal services to clients, professional and community stakeholders and service providers including:
Community legal education outreach and engagementLegal advice, representation, support and assistance to victims of family violence and children affected by family violence in accordance with Safe at Home policies, and in conjunction with family violence service providersAssistance to support the development of the whole-of-government response to family violenceWe encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability.
If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.
Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of AppointmentFrom agreed date of commencement to 30 June 2025
Hours per fortnight36.75 hours per fortnight
DutiesProvide routine legal advice, information, guidance and support to clients and/or their support person regarding the law, their rights and legal processes in family violence matters across TasmaniaMake referrals to appropriate internal and external services as requiredProvide legal advice to support the management of relevant legal matters and assist more senior Legal Practitioners with research, preparation, drafting and other appropriate tasks as directedRepresent clients in Court and at conferences as a duty solicitor or pursuant to a Grant of Legal Aid funding and obtain expert reports where requiredLiaise with other services relevant to the Safe at Home service system and participate in service development and provision of outreach community legal education and informationParticipate in stakeholder meetings and working groups as requestedAssist in the development of program policy, legislation and reports to support law reform, complex legal matters and funding agreementsPerform such other professional legal work within Tasmania Legal Aid as may be directed by your manager from time to timeAdmitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the relevant Federal courtsCurrent Tasmanian Registration Working with Vulnerable People (Registration Status-Employment)Current Motor Vehicle Driver's LicenceApplication ProcessTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information.
Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 5904.
Additional StepsReview the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirementsSpeak to the Contact Officer if you have any questionsSubmit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice #J-18808-Ljbffr