Job Summary
- Attractive salary starting from $102,000 PRO RATA (in line with SCHADS level 6) + super + salary packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 20th Jun 2024
- Darwin > Darwin CBD
Over the last three decades, Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS) has been a beacon of hope, tirelessly advocating for the vulnerable in the Northern Territory. Our commitment to justice is unwavering; we provide free, confidential support to empower individuals in our community. Through fair access to legal advice and fearless advocacy, we resolve injustices and confront disadvantages directly.
Our legal help and support teams, which consist of the General Legal Team, Tenancy Advice Service, and Seniors Rights and Advocacy Service, are located together, enabling integrated client support.
DCLS is the only generalist legal community centre in the NT, and we are actively pursuing opportunities to increase operations in areas of need.
DCLS has an exciting and rewarding Community Solicitor role.
Reporting to the Managing Solicitor your main responsibility will be to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals within the Northern Territory Community.
The GLS Community Solicitor position is based in the DCLS General Legal Services (GLS) team. GLS provides independent, impartial advice and advocacy assistance in general civil law matters in accordance with DCLS priorities. This includes social security, employment, credit and debt, NDIS, adult guardianship, and discrimination.
GLS aims to be actively involved in community legal education and a leading contributor and collaborator in advancing rights and justice for and with marginalise people in the NT.
The GLS Community Solicitor role contributes to GLS assisting clients, undertaking community legal education, and collaborating for reform.
As our Community Solicitor, you will receive an attractive salary in line with SCHADS Award level 6, starting at $102,000 PRO RATA plus super, based on skills and experience, and great benefits!
In addition, you will have access to great benefits including:
You will be joining a close-knit team of professionals who are extremely passionate and dedicated to delivering high-quality and effective legal advice and aged and disability services to the community.
For further information and a copy of the position description, please go to: our careers page.
To submit your application, click Apply Now.