Senior Solicitor

Senior Solicitor - Bunbury

• Fixed Term 12 Month Position
• 5 Days / Week

As a South West Community Legal Centre employee, you will be making a real difference every day. This position is well suited to a legal practitioner with experience in family law, family violence related issues, child protection, tenancy and other civil law. The applicant will need to demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, social and economic issues facing people in the South West community.

As a key team member, you will work with other staff members and report to the Principal Solicitor.

You will have experience in most or all of the following areas of law: restraining order matters, family law, criminal injuries compensation, tenancy and other areas of civil law.

Part of a small legal team, you’ll be applying your skills and sharing your knowledge across a diverse range of matters. Reporting directly to our Principal Solicitor, you will manage a diverse caseload and be given opportunities to further your own professional development. You will also provide supervision, guidance, and professional support to other members of the legal team including paralegals and restricted practitioners.

There is flexibility to negotiate the hours of this position. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be employed 5 days per week. This position is based in our Bunbury office and will involve travel to our nearby Outreach locations or local courts. Benefits of working for SWCLC include flexible hours, generous salary packaging, five weeks holiday annual (FTE), development opportunities and a great working environment in a rewarding sector.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

You will be a compassionate person who respects people, their circumstances and their decisions. You will take a pro-active, holistic approach to your work. You can operate both autonomously and within a cohesive team, and can prioritise and manage multiple, competing demands. You will also have an ability to maintain a balance between delivering legal services and working within our legal program model with specific objectives.

All positions at South West Community Legal Centre are subject to ongoing funding.

APPLICANTS WILL HAVE (CRITERIA)

• A current, unrestricted practicing certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia with minimum 3 years post-admission experience;
• Experience, or a willingness to gain experience, in most or all of the following areas of law: restraining orders, family law, criminal injuries compensation, child protection, tenancy and other civil matters;
• Hold a current, Western Australian Driver's Licence (full or probationary licence).
• Current National Police Clearance valid within the last 6 months
• Current or willing to obtain Working with Children’s check

In your cover letter please provide a brief paragraph for each addressed below

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office products and computer literacy;
• Strong time management skills and ability to resolve competing priorities;
• Ability to meet service delivery quality standards and targets;
• A strong commitment to social justice; and
• Excellent legal research, interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience in effectively supervising, managing, motivating and mentoring legal staff and volunteers;

desirable skills / experience

• Experience developing and delivering legal education seminars;
• Experience working with Culturally and linguistically diverse, Aboriginal or vulnerable community members; and
• Experience working within the legal assistance sector (community legal Centre or Legal Aid).
• Previous management experience
• Trauma-informed training and experience

BENEFITS

• Salary packaging tax free benefits of up to $18,550 (pro rata for part-time employees)
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Annual wellness benefits
• Annual retention bonuses
• 13 weeks long service leave at 7 years
• Purchase leave options

Please send an email to ***email_hidden*** using the subject line: Senior Solicitor to request our position description.