Escape the city bustle and launch your legal career in the breathtaking Kimberley region! We're seeking a passionate Junior Solicitor to join our team in Kununurra, Western Australia. This is your chance to combine a rewarding legal career with an unforgettable lifestyle in one of Australia's most stunning locations.

About the organisation

Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of the people of the Kimberley. We strive to achieve dignity, human rights, and social justice for all, guided by our core values of empathy, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We operate offices in both Kununurra and Broome, servicing urban and remote communities across the region.

The Role

As Junior Solicitor, you will provide vital legal assistance to the community under supervision, handling casework, giving advice, and conducting research.  This role is also required to contribute to community legal education, manage client files, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity while working collaboratively with the team.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice, assistance and information to clients as part of an integrated, holistic and client-focused service, including at remote outreach locations. 
• Receive professional support, mentorship and supervision as required.
• Participate in identifying law reform priorities, and strategies to address them. 
• Maintain and further develop links with local solicitors, service providers and community organisations in consultation with the Principal Solicitor. 
• Assist in the preparation of plans including service delivery plans, and strategies as needed. 
• Undertake appropriate professional development activities to maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the position. 

We are searching for those who can meet most of the following selection criteria:

• Eligibility to hold a restricted practising certificate in WA.
• Some experience in generalist areas of law including tenancy, child protection, family violence, or family law. Family and civil law experience highly regarded.
• Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to apply these skills and concepts with a diverse range of people, groups, and organisations, reflecting on lawyering practice. 
• Critical written skills, including the ability to write sophisticated legal concepts in plain language.
• Sound organisational skills with the ability to manage workload, competing demands, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaborate as part of a team. 
• Understanding and commitment to principles of social justice and to working effectively with Indigenous people.
• Personal resilience, adaptability and ability to meet the challenges of remote service delivery.
• Current driver’s license valid for use in WA.

Further desirable criteria:

• 12 months post-admission experience.
• Experience in advising and representing people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and in developing and delivering community education programs.
• Experience in a community legal practice setting and/or community-based organisation in remote and rural Australia.
• Successful applicants will need to provide references, a recent WA Police Clearance, current Working with Children’s Check, and their working rights in Australia.

We are offering a full-time, permanent role with the following attractive benefits:

• A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated
• Competitive salary plus 11.5% super
• Relocation assistance
• Generous leave entitlements, above award, at 5 weeks annual leave per year plus paid Christmas closure leave
• One day off in lieu per month
• Professional training and growth opportunities
• Cultural competence development opportunities
• Salary packaging (salary sacrificing) – you may be eligible for up to $15,900 gross salary use which can decrease your taxable income and increase take-home pay, with possible FBT exemptions
• Flexible working options considered

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by clicking Apply Now.

KCLS is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.