• Multiple Solicitor positions
• Full Time– 8.30am to 5.06pm, Monday to Friday or Part Time
• Excellent Conditions & Salary Sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance.
• Ongoing positions subject to probation
• Based in Port Lincoln, Ceduna or Port Augusta (Senior Solicitor and Unrestricted Solicitor)
• Based in Port Lincoln (Restricted Solicitor)

The Family Violence Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation is recruiting to a number of roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to move to a regional area with a pristine environment, a relaxing lifestyle with all the conveniences of a city. We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Solicitor, Unrestricted Solicitor and a Restricted Solicitor who is accountable to the Principal Legal Officer.

Working across the region in a close knit and supported team you will be involved in the provision of legal advice, education and representation to FVLSAC clients.

The Family Violence Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation (SA) – FVLSAC – is a community legal service assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims/survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault. We work with families and communities, providing face to face and/or telephone legal advice to our clients. We have offices in Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and Ceduna and provide services to these areas and surrounding communities. FVLSAC also provides client support services and community legal education.

Senior Solicitor – This role requires a Solicitor with extensive experience working in the field of Family Law, Child Protection and Victims of Crime. An Unrestricted Practicing Certificate is a requirement of the role with at least 5 years relevant experience.

This position is designed for an experienced practitioner who enjoys working with a close-knit team and has excellent problem solving skills.

Unrestricted Solicitor – We are seeking an experienced practitioner with at least 2 years post admission experience, with an Unrestricted Practicing Certificate and experience in Family Law, Child Protection and Victims of Crime.

The role offers a rewarding balance of legal experience, the opportunity to develop client management skills, and developing and maintaining strong community networks.

Restricted Solicitor - The successful applicant will be admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia, and may be a relatively inexperienced practitioner with a Restricted practising certificate.

You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of legal and social issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and demonstrate your ability to empathise and communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The role offers a rewarding balance of legal experience, the opportunity to develop client management skills, and developing and maintaining strong community networks.

Please contact Atheana Bitmead, Business & Executive Officer by email at [email protected] for further information and to obtain a copy of the Job and Person Specifications. Use the subject line: Solicitors - Port Lincoln / Ceduna / Port Augusta enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.