Legal Practitioner Solicitor - Family Law - ATSILS CAIRNS ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisationdedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland.
Since our inception in 1972, wehave grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state,supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.
Benefits of working for ATSILS:(but notlimited too) Opportunityto Salary Sacrifice Supported Learning and Development Role Purpose: Our Cairns Office islooking for a dedicated Family Law Legal Practitioner with a strong interest insocial justice.
As one of Queensland's largest legal practices, we offer aunique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportiveand collaborative environment.
About You: You must be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Queenslandor hold (or be eligible for immediate acquisition of) a current Practising Certificate and be admitted as a Legal Practitioner or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the Australian High Court.
You should demonstrate ahigh level of professional service and capacity across a wide range of Family Law, Domestic Violence, and (after training) Child Protection advocacy.
Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years of full-timeexperience, resilience in handling complex cases, including Domestic Violenceand Child Protection work, and the ability to develop culturally competentservice skills.
Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will engage directly with clients daily,honing your advocacy skills within a busy team.
You will have the autonomy tomanage your own workflows without the pressure of billable hours, allowing fora healthy work-life balance.
Enjoy flexible working hours and a family-friendlyatmosphere, along with generous salary packaging options exclusive to publicbeneficiary organizations, plus superannuation and additional benefits.
We also provide access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) facilities and a comprehensive Workforce Development Strategy.
For experienced Legal Practitioners, there is an opportunity forspecialization as an Independent Children?s Lawyer and Separate Representative,with support for attending required events and ongoing practice.
We have six Selection Criteria in our Position Description (PD) for this role and wish you every success in this fast-pacedrecruitment.
We will interview promptly and look to candidates who can commencewithin seven weeks.
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