about the opportunity

Ballarat & Grampians Community Legal Service (BGCLS) is offering a rewarding opportunity for full time (38 hours) Family Violence Lawyer to provide services in Ballarat.

As a Family Violence Lawyer, you will provide high quality advice, casework and court representation to clients in the Ballarat region and Family Violence Intervention Order Duty Lawyer Service at Ballarat Magistrates' Court.

about the role

This role is guided by the Practice Model for the Specialist Family Violence Courts in Victoria. You will be required to provide holistic legal services to clients impacted by family violence, including both respondents and affected family members. Practice areas in addition to Family Violence include, but are not limited to, tenancy, debt, family law, criminal law, fines, and VOCAT.

This role will work collaboratively with a range of key stakeholders including court staff, police prosecutors, Victoria Legal Aid duty lawyers, private practitioners and support services.

BGCLS values diversity, inclusivity, work life balance and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

​Applications will remain open until closing date or until a suitable candidate is sourced.

If you believe you have the passion and knowledge to be successful in this position, a Position Description can be obtained below or from our website at: here.

Applicants must complete the Candidate Application Form to be considered. All applications should be sent in PDF format to Lisa Buckland, Executive Officer via email [email protected], using the subject line: Family Violence Lawyer