• 5x full time or part time ongoing positions
• Salary range: $90,871 - $104,924 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
• Relocation support 

About the role

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking multiple Lawyers to join our Shepparton office. These roles are open to newly admitted lawyers and those with some experience, making this a great opportunity to grow your legal career in a supportive regional setting.

In this role, you will work closely with the local community and gain hands-on experience in criminal law and family violence. You will receive training, mentoring, and ongoing development while providing legal help to people who need it most.

This role is based at our Shepparton office on Yorta Yorta and Bangerang Country.

Why Shepparton?

Shepparton offers the chance to do meaningful legal work while enjoying regional living, including shorter commutes, a lower cost of living, and a strong sense of community. You will have more opportunities for court work and client contact early in your career, with support from an experienced team.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• A genuine interest in criminal law and family violence. Newly admitted lawyers are welcome, and training will be provided.
• Ability to confidently represent clients in court, communicate complex legal issues clearly, and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with clients in challenging circumstances, explaining legal matters in simple terms.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and external stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
• A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory). 

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 offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 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 submit your current resume and a cover letter. 

If you require 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 - Shepparton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Erica Molyneaux, Regional Manager on (03) 5823 6216 or [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyers - Shepparton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.