• Full-time ongoing position (part-time applications considered)
• Salary range: $98,902 - $123,624 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role

As a Senior Advocate, you will deliver high-quality legal services in complex criminal law cases and family violence intervention matters. Your responsibilities will include court advocacy, duty lawyer services, and comprehensive casework. You will also play an important role in supervising, training, and mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to their professional growth and the overall success of our team.

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

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience as an advocate and caseworker in complex criminal and family violence matters.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients from disadvantaged backgrounds, staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing a substantial caseload effectively.

 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 Victoria Legal Aid

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.

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 a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).

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 via [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Lawyer - Horsham / Wimmera enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information 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.