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Senior Solicitor - Legal Assistance for Women - Newcastle

Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited
  • Newcastle location
  • Full-Time
  • Fixed term to June 2025

About the ALS

Born out of a protest movement, the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited is the primary legal service for Aboriginal people in NSW and the ACT. Our vision is to achieve social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

It’s an exciting time for the ALS, with both our services and teams growing significantly. We recently received additional government funding to deliver a range of new programs aimed at addressing systemic issues and driving structural reforms. This is creating unprecedented opportunities for the ALS and our communities.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment. We’re passionate about what we do and we work hard. The ALS values the health and wellbeing of our employees, and we are proud to offer flexible work practices. Staff can choose to take advantage of benefits including salary packaging to maximise take-home pay.

About the role

The purpose of the role is to deliver culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence. The role will also manage the caseloads of the legal service within the Legal Assistance program and liaise with a small legal team.

See Position Description in the Application Package attached for more details.

About the Legal Assistance Program

The role is part of a new legal assistance program, which provides legal and wraparound services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence. The program will include a trauma-informed community outreach model and be based in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions.

What you’ll bring to the role

  • Legal qualifications and a current Practicing Certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the cultural and social needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people combined with continuing respect and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices when considering service delivery and other support for clients, their families, communities and employees
  • Knowledge, experience and understanding of domestic violence, care & protection/family, case law and court proceedings, and where the different practices intersect
  • Proven ability to use this knowledge and experience to creatively achieve positive outcomes for the safety and empowerment of clients
  • Proven ability to manage the caseloads and workloads of a small law practice and supervise staff
  • Understanding of the dynamics of family and domestic violence and its effect on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families
  • Capacity to represent clients and undertake an advocacy role before courts or tribunals
  • Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to change and work in a start-up environment
  • Current NSW driver’s licence with the ability to travel intrastate (desirable)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please download the application package attached for the position below and click Apply Now to submit your completed application.

If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss the role, please contact Hope Cockatoo-Collins, Program Manager (Family Violence & Safety) at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Solicitor - Legal Assistance for Women - Newcastle enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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