Join a team of women passionate about gender equity and equality, social justice, and the empowerment of women.Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent training, and professional development opportunities.Rent Subsidy & Relocation assistance is available to help make your new home in Alice Springs, NT.About Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS) Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS) is a dynamic Community Legal Centre catering to women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region, with offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
Specialising in assisting women affected by Domestic and Family Violence, CAWLS adopts a holistic and culturally safe approach, offering services such as law reform, legal representation, client support, financial counselling, and community legal education.
Join a supportive legal team of multicultural women from all across Australia who are dedicated to the mission of CAWLS to enable, educate, and empower women in navigating the legal system, and ensure the respect and consideration of women's rights.
Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS) is looking for a full-time Civil Lawyer/Solicitor based in Alice Springs, NT. This role provides legal advice, representation, and holistic support to CAWLS clients across a range of civil law matters, reporting to the Senior Management Team and contributing to the overall success of the service.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Delivering legal advice, representation, and referrals across various civil law areas such as family law, domestic violence, tenancy, and employmentRepresenting clients in courts and tribunals and participating in duty lawyer servicesCollaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide wraparound support for clientsPlanning and delivering community legal education resources and presentationsBuilding and maintaining networks with community organisations to enhance service deliveryEngaging in policy and law reform initiatives to advocate for clients' needsManaging legal files and ensuring compliance with administrative systems and reporting requirementsParticipating in professional development, supervision, and team meetingsWhy Female-Identifying? Our work at CAWLS is deeply rooted in addressing issues specifically affecting women, and your role will directly involve empowering women and girls in legal matters.
This requirement is consistent with the exemptions under the Australian Sex Discrimination Act, where gender can be a genuine occupational qualification, particularly for roles involving empowerment and support of a specific gender (Sections 30 to 43).
Additionally, this position aligns with the Act's provisions for 'special measures,' which support affirmative action for women in employment and employment advertising as part of legitimate affirmative action programs.
About You To qualify, you will need to be eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory and have the capacity to provide high-quality legal advice and casework in areas relevant to CAWLS' practice.
A minimum of 2 years of post-admission experience in an Australian legal practice will also be essential.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) / First Nations backgroundsExperience and knowledge of general civil law matters, particularly domestic and family violencePrevious experience working in a Community Legal Centre and familiarity with CLASS databaseDemonstrated understanding of legal, economic, and social issues affecting women in Central Australia and the Barkly regionsAs our ideal candidate, you will possess strong teamwork and independent work skills, well-developed time management skills, and a commitment to social justice and equality.
You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to simplify legal jargon, and a personal commitment to reflection and self-care to build resilience and minimise the impact of vicarious trauma.
This is a vital role for a passionate and dedicated lawyer who wants to make a significant impact on the lives of women and children, helping them live with dignity and respect, free from all forms of violence and abuse.
Please note: You must also hold, or be able to obtain, a current NT Driver's Licence, NT Ochre Card, and pass a National Police Check.
About the Benefits You will receive a competitive base salary plus superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience), along with a great host of benefits, including:
Relocation assistance and support provided to make Alice Springs your new homeRemote and Travel AllowancesSix weeks annual leave + additional 12 days personal leaveSalary Sacrificing optionsA supportive work environment with plenty of on-the-job trainingPaid professional development and upskilling opportunitiesHigh priority focus on employee wellbeingTeam bonding events and great company spirit and cultureMentorship and training programmesReady to Apply? This is a unique and highly rewarding opportunity to use your skills to support the women in Central Australia.
You'll be able to see the direct impact your work has on clients and the remote communities that CAWLS supports.
The position is subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period. If you're looking for the chance to bring your skills to a passionate not-for-profit organisation, that's supporting the women who need it most, don't wait - Apply Now!
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