ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Southside Justice is a place-based community legal centre offering free legal support to people on low incomes living in Melbourne’s inner-south and statewide for specialised programs.

Founded in 1973, Southside Justice (formerly St Kilda Legal Service) was built on the principle that everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their financial means.

Today, Southside Justice exists to increase access to legal support, promote fairness and advocate for social justice.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Southside Justice, in partnership with Peninsula Community Legal Centre and South East Community Links, is seeking an experienced family lawyer to join the REACHHer project. This initiative aims to support women escaping family violence and multicultural women facing vulnerabilities by providing integrated legal services, financial counselling and psychosocial support to secure safe housing.

The Senior Family Lawyer will provide property law advice and casework, including representation, to women eligible for the REACHHer Project. They will be a key member of a project team dedicated to exploring housing options and advocating for systemic reform with financial institutions and government bodies. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an initiative that will have a lasting impact on women's housing and economic security.

ABOUT YOU

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the practice of family law, ideally with a focus on financial and property matters.
• High level of interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills and ability to liaise and communicate effectively with staff, clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to perform duties without direct supervision and under a high degree of pressure.
• Ability to mentor, supervise and train staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practices, especially when engaging with diverse and multicultural communities
• A strong commitment to promoting social justice and equity.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• 5 weeks paid annual leave (17.5% leave loading), plus bonus leave in between Christmas and New Year.
• 3% above the SCHADS Award.
• NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 in tax-free pay every year) plus meal and entertainment benefits (up to $2,650 tax-free pay per year)
• Hybrid and flexible working conditions.
• With 100% of our team strongly agreeing that Southside Justice is a great place to work we can provide a culture of a values driven, inclusive and positive workplace.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Mel Dye, CEO via email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Family Lawyer enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0402 486 048.

A position description is attached.