• Full-time ongoing position (0.8 FTE applications considered)
• Salary range: $87,799 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
• Relocation allowance offered if relocating for the role

About the role

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is looking for a dedicated Lawyer to join our Horsham office. In this position, you will provide high-quality legal services, including duty lawyer services, casework, and legal advice, primarily in criminal law and family violence matters. You will have the chance to work closely with clients in need, ensuring they receive the support and representation essential to navigating complex legal challenges.

This role is based at our Horsham office on Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagalk Country.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Ability to effectively advocate in court settings, particularly in criminal law and family violence cases.
• Strong understanding of relevant laws and procedures, with practical experience in criminal law, family violence, and other legal aid practice areas.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills, facilitating effective interaction with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering cooperation and support among team members.
• A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Horsham

Horsham is a vibrant regional city known for its friendly community and rich agricultural heritage. With beautiful parks, modern amenities, and a thriving local economy, it offers a relaxed lifestyle that balances work and leisure. Residents enjoy access to a range of recreational activities, including walking trails, sporting facilities, and cultural events. Horsham's welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community make it an ideal place to live and work.

About Victoria Legal Aid

We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1300 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please click "Apply Now" and submit your current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your interest in the position and highlights your strengths in legal practice.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team via [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer - Horsham enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Karla Randle, Regional Manager on (03) 5381 6028 or [email protected].

No agency applications will be accepted.

Other relevant information

It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

A position description is attached.