The role of the Senior Solicitor at Central Coast CLC is to support the Principal Solicitor by deputising in their absence in the provision of guidance to Central Coast CLC staff solicitors and all legal volunteers and in the management of the legal practice.

The Senior Solicitor will be a ‘nominated person’ under the CLC Risk Management Guide with responsibility for deputising for the Principal in their absence and for projects as delegated from time to time.

You will work as part of a team providing information/referral, community legal education, legal advice, casework, representation services to vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our community. The role includes the provision of Duty Solicitor function at our outreach clinics located across the Central Coast region and attendance at community interagency meetings.

The Senior Solicitor provides legal services directly as well as directing and assisting staff solicitors and all legal volunteers in the provision of legal services.

We are looking for Substantial post admission experience in the law and legal processes in areas of work relevant to the work of Central Coast CLC (such as family law, victim’s compensation, apprehended violence orders, child protection, debt, discrimination, fines, consumer, neighbour disputes, government complaints, minor criminal, power of attorney and enduring guardianship) including managing complex cases

About You:

• Eligible to practice as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW
• Experience in either family law, Traffic Law or care & Protection
• Demonstrated commitment to working with vulnerable and disadvantaged communities
• Willingness to undergo a Federal Police Check
• Completion of Legal Practice Management Course

Please email your request for an application/information pack to Deborah Macmillan, Executive Officer at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Solicitor - Wyong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Should have any questions please call 02 4353 0111 and ask for Deborah.