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Lawyer - Family Violence Unit

SCALES Community Legal Centre

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Submitting your application is easy! Please submit the following documents as PDFs:

  1. Cover Letter: (Maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability and why you are a great fit for this 0.6 FTE parental leave position.
  2. Resume: Including your contact details, education, professional and volunteer experience, and the names of at least two current referees.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications!

SCALES welcomes people with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with a disability, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

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Job Description

Join SCALES Family Violence Unit in Sept 2026. Deliver vital legal services and trauma-informed support to women experiencing family & domestic violence. Court advocacy highly regarded.