Lawyer

Are you a passionate lawyer looking to use your legal skills to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children, women and families?

Ruah Legal Services is seeking two Lawyers to join our specialist legal practice:

• 1 x Lawyer – Care & Protection
• 1 x Lawyer – Family & Domestic Violence

Working within an integrated legal and psychosocial support model, you'll collaborate with key workers, support workers and community professionals to support people experiencing complex legal and social challenges. This is an opportunity to combine strong legal practice with meaningful social impact while advocating for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Ruah Legal Services (RLS) provides specialist legal representation integrated with psycho-social support, helping vulnerable and disadvantaged people navigate complex legal systems and achieve positive outcomes. We also operate as the Mental Health Law Centre (MHLC), supporting clients experiencing severe mental illness.

Our practice areas include Care and Protection, Criminal Law, Restraining Orders, Mental Health Act matters, and Guardianship and Administration matters. Working collaboratively with key workers and community professionals, we deliver accessible, trauma-informed and client-centred legal services.

About The Roles

These are full-time, 12-month max-term contract positions. Applicants may apply for either role or express interest in both opportunities.

Care & Protection Lawyer

Our Care & Protection service provides integrated legal and community support and advocacy for families facing child protection proceedings.

You will provide legal advice, advocacy and representation to parents from the earliest stages of child protection intervention through to the resolution of proceedings. Working closely with community workers, you'll support families to access services, navigate complex systems and achieve the best possible outcomes for their children.

Family & Domestic Violence Lawyer

Our Family & Domestic Violence service supports women and children experiencing and escaping family violence.

You will provide legal advice, advocacy and representation across a range of family and domestic violence matters, including Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVROs). Working alongside community workers, you'll help clients navigate multiple jurisdictions while receiving tailored wrap-around support as they recover from the impacts of abuse.

Both roles work within Ruah's integrated service model, combining legal representation with psycho-social support to achieve meaningful outcomes for clients. Lawyers work collaboratively with key workers, support workers and external stakeholders to provide accessible, trauma-informed and client-centred legal services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, advocacy and representation in courts and tribunals
• Manage a diverse caseload while delivering high-quality, client-centred legal services
• Deliver legal services in an accessible, culturally safe and trauma-informed manner
• Work collaboratively with key workers, support workers and external agencies to provide integrated support for clients
• Support clients experiencing complex legal, social and mental health challenges
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and community partners
• Deliver community legal education, training and legal resources
• Contribute to policy development, law reform initiatives and legal research activities
• Supervise and support volunteers and paralegals where required
• Maintain compliance with professional, ethical and risk management obligations

What We're Looking For

We're looking for lawyers who combine strong legal capability with empathy, professionalism and a commitment to social justice.

Essential

• Admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of Western Australia
• Recent and relevant legal experience
• Demonstrated advocacy experience before courts and tribunals
• Strong legal research, drafting and case management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to social justice and client-centred legal practice
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Alignment with Ruah's values of Respect, Integrity, Connection, Quality and Hope

Desirable

• Experience in Care & Protection, Family & Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Mental Health Law, Guardianship or Administrative Law
• Experience appearing in courts and tribunals
• Experience working in a Community Legal Centre or not-for-profit environment
• Experience supporting clients experiencing trauma, family violence, mental health challenges or other complex needs
• Experience working within integrated service models alongside non-legal professionals
• Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice

Benefits

• Excellent salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Up to $15,900 in core salary packaging
• An additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexible options available
• Free, independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover insurance for travel to and from work
• Opportunities to participate in Pride initiatives, reconciliation activities, cultural events and employee working groups
• A values-driven workplace committed to diversity, inclusion and social impact

Required Compliance Documents

• Current Driver's Licence
• Compliance with Ruah's Immunisation Procedure requirements

How To Apply

We'd love to hear from you.

Ruah aims to promote measures to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) applies to these positions.

Please Click Apply, Create Your LiveHire Profile, And Submit

• Your current CV
• A cover letter (max. 3 pages) outlining your suitability for the role
• Whether you are applying for the Care & Protection Lawyer, Family & Domestic Violence Lawyer, or both positions

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as these positions may be filled prior to the advertised closing date.

For further information, please contact

Ruah's Talent Team ***email_hidden***

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.