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Lawyer

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
  • Salary Offering $81,317.60 - $98,625.80
  • Full Time Fixed term of 12 months
  • 273 High Street, Vic, 3072

Additional Benefits:

  • 17.5% Leave Loading
  • 5 extra days leave on top of 20 days annual leave
  • Only required to work 35 hours per week, any extra hours worked will be calculated as your Time In Lieu (TOIL) – which you may use as additional leave hours
  • Access to company vehicles for any work-related trips
  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900+ per FBT available via Maxxia

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

  • A relevant qualification in Law and eligible to practice law in Victoria - for Senior role - must have 3 years post admission experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the social, legal and justice issues faced by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities
  • Experience with working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities experiencing stress
  • High Level of Advocacy and legal experience representing and/or appearing on behalf of relevant parties in Victorian courts and tribunals
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to develop productive relationships
  • Ability and willingness to travel within Victoria

Desired:

  • Experience representing clients in coronial inquests, police complaints, civil litigation and or criminal law matters
  • Experience working in the Community Legal Centre
  • Experience in legal policy development and commitment to driving change.

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