• Fixed Term Full Time contract
• Salary commensurate with experience $156,092 to $181,730 pa plus superannuation
• District Allowance of $9,299 per annum
• Generous rent assistance, and energy allowance
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging
• Generous leave provisions of 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading
• 2 weeks additional paid leave for end of year closure
• Relocation Assistance and biannual airfares (if eligible)

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Limited (ALSWA) as the Managing Lawyer at our South Hedland office.

At this level the Managing Lawyer is required to appear as counsel in court in criminal law matters as well managing and supervising a small team of legal and one non-legal staff within the South Hedland Office.

This position requires a person who is highly organised, self-motivated and is passionate about providing high quality legal assistance to Aboriginal people.

Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal people is required.

Whilst based in a regional office, regular travel to regional and remote circuit courts is required.

Other responsibilities include weekend court appearances (on a rostered basis).

About you

To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated advanced post admission experience, including high quality advocacy skills in relation to appearing as counsel in complex criminal matters.
• Extensive criminal law experience, including a comprehensive knowledge of substantive law, the rules of evidence and criminal practice and procedure.
• Highly developed communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal) with experience in conflict resolution.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal people is required.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a small team comprising of legal and non-legal staff with a willingness to learn and share knowledge with others.
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel when required.

About our benefits

Relocation assistance is available. This position also attracts Bi-Annual Leave Airfares, District Allowance, Rent Assistance and Energy Allowance.

We have a friendly, caring and diverse work environment. We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), free counselling services to employees and immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

We also provide 5 weeks annual leave per year plus leave loading, 2 weeks additional paid leave for end of year closure, and access to additional paid leave for health and well-being.

About us

ALSWA is an Aboriginal community organisation dedicated to providing high quality legal services and assistance to the Aboriginal community in WA.

ALSWA has 11 offices across regional WA and practices in the areas of criminal, family, civil and human rights law, as well as law reform, community legal education and various programs.

We live our values of caring, sharing and respect.

To discuss this opportunity please contact Human Resources on (08) 9265 6666 or [email protected] using the subject line: Managing Lawyer / Senior Managing Lawyer - South Hedland enquiry via EthicalJobs. We treat all applications in confidence.

Next Steps

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. ALSWA strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Australians. We also encourage applications from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. We provide an environment that values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential.