Job Summary
- $95,000 - $109,999 per annum based on experience
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 5th Jul 2024
- Melbourne > Carlton
Wallumatta Legal is a low fee, not-for-profit family law firm. We are a social justice project that aims to offer affordable legal advice and representation to the “missing middle” (that is, low to middle income earners).
We are an innovate legal practice where the focus is on client outcomes, producing work of the highest standard, and an excellent team culture.
Founded in NSW in 2021 through a partnership between DLA Piper and Macquarie University, the success of our model and a partnership with Melbourne University Law School has enabled us to expand into Victoria.
Our NSW practice is now a full-service firm with five lawyers and support staff and, with the focus now on establishing and expanding the Victorian practice, it is an exciting time to come on board!
The role is full-time under a hybrid model and is based at Melbourne Law School. We offer flexible work arrangements and would consider a part-time arrangement for the right candidate.
If you have at least four years’ experience in family law, a pragmatic approach, and share our belief that everyone deserves access to justice - regardless of their financial position, background, or any other factor - then Wallumatta Legal might be the firm for you.
In this role you will be working closely with the Senior Solicitor - an Accredited Specialist - as we gradually expand our Melbourne-based team as well as receiving support from the broader team in Sydney. There will also be the opportunity to supervise MLS Juris Doctor students undertaking placement with us.
You will get to demonstrate your family law skills and experience by:
You will be part of a team that prides itself on providing not only high-quality advice across a wide spectrum of family law matters, but also development and training opportunities, and career progression.
To be considered for this role you will need to have:
In return you will have the opportunity to be part of establishing this exciting and innovative practice in Victoria and become a member a dynamic and genuinely supportive national team.
If you would like to know more about the role or Wallumatta Legal, please contact Kisanne Dulin at [email protected], using the subject line: Family Law Solicitor enquiry via EthicalJobs.