Job Summary
- $87,799 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 7th Aug 2024
- Melbourne > Melbourne CBD
1 day left to apply
You will embody the role of a passionate advocate, offering exceptional legal services for those in need. The work you will be involved in includes the provision of legal advice, duty lawyering services and complex casework in civil law matters, with a strong commitment to fighting against sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination.
Join forces with the Equality Law Program team, collaborating with colleagues and bringing to life the expansion of VLA's vital sexual harassment and discrimination law services. Be part of a driving force in the pursuit of genuine equality, engaging in high-impact litigation, transformative legal and policy reform work, and passionately promoting our services to uplift and empower clients.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
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.
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 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.
To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and cover letter outlining:
If you require workplace 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 using the subject line: Lawyers x3 - Equality Law enquiry via EthicalJobs.
For further information review the attached position description or contact Catherine Hemingway, Program Manager - Equality Law Program on (03) 9269 0516.
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.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.
1 day left to apply