• Status: part-time (21 hours per week), 12-month contract position
• Salary: $88,415 - $92,230 pro-rata, depending on qualifications and experience. Superannuation and annual leave loading is paid in addition to this and salary packaging* is available

Redfern Legal Centre works to redress inequalities in the legal system that adversely and disproportionately affect people experiencing vulnerability. The Centre pursues social change and law reform to reduce these inequalities.

This position will suit an enthusiastic and dynamic lawyer who enjoys working with people experiencing vulnerability and helping to address systemic issues.

The primary responsibility of the Family Law Solicitor is to provide specialised legal advice and casework to people who have experienced financial abuse in the area of family law, in particular property and financial disputes. The solicitor may supervise, train, and mentor volunteers to provide this service. The solicitor will also contribute to strategic policy and law reform work, test case litigation and present community legal education sessions.

BENEFITS:

• Salary packaging
• Paid Christmas closure of 2 weeks (including public holidays) on top of 4 weeks annual leave
• 35-hour working week
• Time in lieu options
• Flexible workplace

* As a Public Benevolent Institution, Redfern Legal Centre is able to offer staff generous salary packaging options. The tax savings for a staff member choosing to take full advantage of the salary packaging option mean that their take-home salary may be increased by up to $6,000 per annum​​.

Redfern Legal Centre welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability.

Applications that do not specifically address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Applicants must be available for interviews in the week of 17 August 2020.

A position description is attached.