Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 24th Jan 2022
- Regional WA > Bunbury & South West
As a South West Community Legal Centre employee you will be making a real difference every day.
This position is well suited to a legal practitioner or paralegal with experience in family law, domestic and family violence issues, child protection and other relevant practice areas. The applicant will need to demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, social and economic issues facing people in the South West community.
As part of a small legal team, you’ll be applying your skills and sharing your knowledge across a diverse range of matters. Reporting directly to our Senior Solicitor, you’ll manage a diverse caseload and be given opportunities to further your own professional development.
This is a 4 day per week position based in our Bunbury office and may involve travel to our nearby Outreach locations or local courts. Benefits of working for SWCLC include flexible hours, generous salary packaging, five weeks holiday annual (FTE), development opportunities and a great working environment in a rewarding sector.
You will be a compassionate person who respects people, their circumstances and their decisions. You will take a pro-active, holistic approach to your work. You are able to operate both autonomously and within a cohesive team, and have the ability to prioritise and manage multiple, competing demands. You will also have an ability to maintain a balance between delivering legal services and working within our legal program model with specific objectives. This position may be considered for a further term, however all positions at South West Community Legal Centre are subject to ongoing funding.