No deadline – apply ASAP.
As our newest Family Law Solicitor, you will provide high-quality, trauma-informed legal services, primarily in family law and domestic violence and other areas that are within our guidelines.
Your core duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Legal advice and ongoing casework services
- Provision of duty lawyer services
- Community legal education
- Contribution to our law reform, policy work and publication preparation
- Networking, liaison, and community development
You will also ensure compliance with the professional indemnity claims prevention procedures, insurance, and other requirements relating to operational and other needs of the organisation.
Please note: you will be required to hold an open driver’s license and complete a criminal history check before beginning the role.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
You’re a qualified legal practitioner, possibly already woven into the fabric of family law, ready to immerse yourself into a role where your work transcends beyond case files, becoming a catalyst for wider social change and justice.
Your offerings include:
- Credentials as a legal practitioner and eligibility to obtain a practising certificate as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia
- A rich empathy and dedication to pioneering justice for women encountering family and domestic violence
- A team-centric mentality, blended with stellar communication skills, ensuring you liaise, connect, and build rapport with diverse stakeholders
- The ability to infuse quality, trauma-informed practices into all aspects of your legal advice and casework.
North Queensland Women’s Legal Service is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, or who come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The Benefits:
In addition to an attractive remuneration package , the successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to join a dedicated and tight-knit team of like-minded professionals who are passionate about social justice and advancing human rights.
Additional benefits include:
- Salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- 17.5% leave loading to enhance your rest periods
- Three extra days ex-gratia between Christmas and New Year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program to ensure your wellbeing is preserved
- Opportunities to engage in professional development, ensuring your growth parallels that of the organisation and our mission.
This is a rewarding opportunity for you to utilise your expertise and advocate for women and children impacted by family and domestic violence. Through your day-to-day work, you can make a real difference in our community and contribute to law reform and policy work.