Fulltime (1.0 FTE), competitive salary depending on experience + super + salary packaging + fixed term position to 30 June 2027 (with possible extension). Based in Mirrabooka, with attendance at outreach locations as required.

Who is Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre? What makes us different?

We are a not-for-profit community legal centre that aims to provide innovative and dynamic services to enable justice for clients and the community. Our team is made up of solicitors, tenancy advocates, social workers, financial counsellors, financial advocates, older people’s rights advocates, community legal education staff, program support staff and volunteers. Our Women’s Resource and Engagement Network (WREN) program provides wrap-around legal and non-legal services in safe locations to women experiencing domestic violence.

What we value:

• Person-centred and holistic services - clients are at the centre of what we do.
• Excellence - commitment to improving justice for clients through evidence-based services that are integrated and focused on empowerment.
• Respect - for each other and the right of everyone to make their own choices.
• Inclusion - working actively to reduce barriers to access and improve outcomes across different populations.
• Safe and open communication - we listen to and respect our clients, communities, staff and stakeholders.
• Compassion and appreciation - for all those we work with and for.

About our Senior Solicitor (WREN) role…

This role will provide comprehensive legal advice, advocacy and court representation to women who have recently experienced family violence or are at risk of family violence, for issues directly related to the family violence that they have experienced, with a focus on family law. Duty lawyer and outreach rosters may also apply.

What an average day might look like…

• Offering legal advice and assistance to vulnerable clients.
• Attending court or providing outreach services to our program partners.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders (eg legal, community, corporate, etc.) to achieve effective client outcomes.
• Represent the NSCLC in internal and external meetings, activities and events.

Wondering what else you get for working at Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre?

• A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated.
• Salaries above SCHADS Award.
• Up to $18,550 per annum salary packaging options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible working hours available to suit your needs and commitments.
• Support and opportunities for professional development.

Think you have some but not all the right experience?

Submit your application anyway and let us decide.

We value a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need a hand with your application.

For further information please email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Solicitor - WREN enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.