Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 30th Apr 2021
Aboriginal Family Legal Services (WA) aims to provide free, culturally secure, and legal and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault.
We are seeking a Managing Solicitor (Unrestricted) with demonstrated people management skills to work in our offices in Port Hedland to commence as soon as possible.
The Managing Solicitor is responsible for the delivery of legal services, including family law, care and protection matters, family violence restraining orders and criminal injuries compensation. The successful applicant will provide legal advice, court representation and community legal education to Aboriginal people who have or are experiencing family violence within their community.
In addition to legal duties, the successful applicant will be required to supervise office staff in their day-to-day activities. This includes overseeing internal administration systems, such as the organisational data and IT systems and file management. and other administrative and managerial duties
Essential
Desirable
AFLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
AFLS reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.