QIFVLS is a state-wide Community Legal Practice with offices across 8 regions in Queensland.
We are a not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal services, including court and tribunal representation, welfare support, advocacy and community education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims of family violence and/or sexual assault.About the roleWe are seeking a highly motivated Solicitor to join our Townsville Office team.
In this role, you will act as an advocate by providing legal advice, conducting legal case work, and providing legal representation in the areas of Domestic and Family Violence, Child Protection, Family Law, and Victims Assist Queensland applications.
You will also engage with our local stakeholders and conduct community legal education sessions within our Far North Queensland service delivery areas.The delivery of our legal services, plus the delivery of our community legal education sessions, is done in a culturally meaningful and trauma-informed manner to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are victims/survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault, receive quality legal services, representation, and advice, whilst fully assisting our clients understand and navigate the relevant legal system, child protection system, or victim assistance application process with confidence.About YouYou will have strong and demonstrated advocacy experience and a sound knowledge of Family Law, Child Protection, Domestic & Family Violence law and victims' assistance applications.
You will also have a minimum of 3 years post-admission experience.You will possess a current Open Drivers Licence and must be eligible to work in Australia.A cultural appreciation/understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is essential, and having worked previously with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients would be advantageous.Benefits and perksSalary + Super + Salary packaging scheme ($15,899 per annum) + 5 weeks' annual leaveUniforms – Court Attire & CasualEmployee Assistance ProgramAnnual QLS Practicing Certification & Ins costs (including CPD conference)Training opportunities (after 12 months' employment) in the following areas: Independent Children's Lawyer/Separate Representative, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner & AdvocacyWe welcome receiving your cover letter, which should outline your experience, suitability, and interest, along with your CV emailed to successful candidates will be contacted.Previous applicants need not apply.QIFVLS supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.APPLY FOR THIS JOB NOW BY FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW#J-18808-Ljbffr
