Advice Solicitor – Women’s Legal Service Queensland

No deadline – apply ASAP.

WLSQ are seeking dedicated and passionate solicitors to come and join us to make a difference for women experiencing domestic violence. These roles are open to full-time, part-time, or flexible work arrangements as needed and are available at both our Annerley and Ipswich offices. We are hiring for both temporary and permanent positions; please specify your preference when applying.

About This Role

Key Responsibilities:

• A. Undertaking the delivery of WLSQ legal services including:
  • Provide legal advice in the areas of family law, domestic violence and child safety matters Including outreach clinics.

• • Provide services to women through a trauma informed practice framework.
  • Provide legal services in accordance with WLSQ policy and practice and the National Association of Community Legal Centers Australia (CLCA) Risk Management Guide.
  • Provide duty lawyer services for domestic violence matters in designated Magistrates Courts.
  • Provide legal advice and referrals to women at designated Correctional Centres in South-East Queensland either in-person, or by telephone/videolink.

• • Work collaboratively with WLSQ social workers and other staff to provide legal information and guidance and to consult with other staff to provide appropriate non-legal referrals as required.

• • Ensure risk assessment and safety considerations are routinely and comprehensively addressed in legal work undertaken providing support, information and advice to clients experiencing domestic violence.

• • Liaise with external agencies and make client referrals where services are more appropriately provided or should be supplemented through accessing another service.
• B. Contribute to the development and delivery of community legal education and law reform activities of WLSQ as required.
• C. Foster a collaborative team culture for staff and volunteers which is professional, productive and supportive and consistent with the WLSQ Values and feminist principles.
• D. Any other tasks as requested by the Team Leader.