The Aboriginal Family Legal Services (WA) aims to provide free, culturally secure legal support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault.

We are seeking an unrestricted Solicitor to work at our office on Whadjuk country (Perth). The successful applicant will work alongside the Managing Solicitor to help shape the direction of the Aboriginal Family Legal Services in the respective region and work with a degree of independence.

The Solicitor is responsible for the delivery of legal services, including family law, care and protection matters, family violence restraining orders and criminal injuries compensation. The successful applicant will provide legal advice, court representation and community legal education to Aboriginal people who have suffered, or are experiencing, family violence within their community.

To be considered for this position you need to meet the following criteria:

Essential

• Current legal practicing certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, pursuant to the Legal Profession Act 2008 (WA)
• Admitted, or eligible for admittance, to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia
• Completion of restriction period
• Experience working within family law, child protection, FVRO and CIC.
• Excellent communication skills including oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people
• Able to travel to remote areas to deliver services to clients and the community

Desirable

• Experience working for an Not-For-Profit and/or Aboriginal Organisation
• Advocacy Experience

Essential Eligibility Requirements

• Current ‘C’ Class WA Driver’s Licence
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current Working with Children Check
• Full COVID 19 Vaccinations

Additional Extras

• Salary Sacrifice options of $15,899 per annum
• 5 weeks Annual Leave
• Support Service including EAP and Internal Counsellor

AFLS reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

AFLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

Please note that only those successful to interview will be contacted.