Full time ongoing position (part time considered)Salary range: $98,902 - $123,624 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office modelAbout the role
Make a difference acting as an advocate by providing expert legal advice and conducting casework in complex civil law matters. As a Senior Lawyer in the Mental Health and Disability Law team, you will be appearing in various courts and tribunals to effectively advocate for clients with civil and human rights issues, with a focus on mental health and disability law. You will also contribute to projects aimed at improving access to justice and delivering consumer-centred, trauma-informed legal services.
The role will also involve mentoring and training junior lawyers in civil law. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to and support professional legal education and civil law training programs.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Substantial knowledge and experience in civil law and relevant court procedures, with a focus on mental health and disability law.Knowledge of law reform, strategic advocacy and service design initiatives in relation to civil law issues.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience working with diverse clients.The ability to assist in supervising, mentoring and training junior lawyers in civil law.A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner/principal of a law practice.About Victoria Legal Aid
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1300 staff employed in 16 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 benefits Focus 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 LeasingSupportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)Access to discounted Private Health InsuranceHow to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the following key selection criteria: Demonstrated capacity to work as an advocate and caseworker in complex civil law matters, with a focus on mental health and disability law.Strong communication skills and experience working with people who come from a range of backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, people experiencing mental health issues and people experiencing social or economic disadvantage.Ability to supervise, mentor and train staff and contribute to the development of individuals and their knowledge and skills in civil law.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.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 4 December 2024.
#J-18808-Ljbffr