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Senior Lawyer - Employment and Equality Law Program

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  • Be part of a well-regarded specialist service providing free employment and discrimination law advice to communities experiencing disadvantage
  • Deliver legal advice and education and contribute to systemic law reform activities addressing worker exploitation
  • Two fixed term opportunities: one x 6 month position and one x 12-month position in a passionate, professional and dedicated team

The Organisation

WEstjustice are a leading community legal centre providing free services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people. From their offices in Footscray, Werribee and Sunshine and through their outreach services they provide advice on a broad range of issues including employment, discrimination, consumer disputes, tenancy, credit and debt, family disputes, family violence, criminal law and more.

WEstjustice believe in a just and fair society where the law and its processes do not discriminate against vulnerable people. They provide free legal education, undertake law reform activities and work in partnership with their local communities to deliver projects that improve access to justice.

WEstjustice’s purpose is to service the legal needs in the West in a way that addresses the systemic nature of disadvantage.

Benefits & Culture

  • Competitive salary with generous salary packaging
  • Up to 5 hours study leave per week
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Full or part time work
  • Based in Footscray with outreach work at other sites

ABOUT THE ROLE

WEstjustice is seeking to employ two Senior Lawyers to join our well-regarded Employment and Equality Law Program (EELP). One role is fixed term for 6-months and one role is fixed term for 12-months. Both positions are full time, however, requests to work part time are welcome.

The EELP aims to improve the lives of workers though information, education, community development, legal advice, casework and advocacy (including conciliations and tribunal/court appearances) as well as policy and systemic impact work. The primary matters we assist with include underpayment of wages and entitlements (including sham contracting), unfair dismissals and general protections, unsafe work practices and employment-related discrimination and sexual harassment.

The Senior Lawyer, EELP, will undertake work with a range of clients including people from newly arrived communities, international students, young people, and women experiencing family violence.

The person we are seeking will have:

  • a minimum of three years post admission experience
  • an unrestricted Victorian practicing certificate or be eligible for one
  • demonstrated legal practice experience in employment and equality law,
  • demonstrated systemic advocacy experience, such as researching and drafting strategic policy submissions, and
  • the proven ability to undertake outreach services, deliver legal education and provide holistic legal assistance to disadvantaged clients.

The full key selection criteria are contained in the position description is attached.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer keen to work in an innovative community justice environment with clients experiencing disadvantage, and to address the systemic issues that contribute to workplace exploitation.

The Senior Lawyer will be primarily based at our Footscray office but may be required to work at our other offices (located in the western suburbs of Melbourne including Sunshine & Werribee, or the CBD) and/or partner organisation sites, depending on program need.

Skills Required

You will be qualified in law and hold an unrestricted Victorian practicing certificate or be eligible for one.

You will also have:

  • a minimum of three years post admission experience
  • demonstrated legal practice experience in employment and equality law,
  • demonstrated systemic advocacy experience, such as researching and drafting strategic policy submissions, and
  • the proven ability to undertake outreach services, deliver legal education and provide holistic legal assistance to disadvantaged clients.

The full key selection criteria is contained in the position description attached to this Ad.

The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children’s Check and a Police Check or be prepared to apply for both. Applicants must possess the right to work in Australia.

Remuneration

Salary range of 87,000 - 91,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience), plus employer funded superannuation in accordance with Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth).

In addition, generous salary packaging is available (including access to Accommodation and Meal Entertainment packaging).

For enquires, please call Jennifer Jones, Legal Director, EELP, on 03 9749 7720 for a confidential discussion.

A position description is attached.

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