Job Summary
- $105,000 to $116,000) (pro rata)
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 12th Apr 2024
- Perth > Rockingham & Kwinana Perth
A unique opportunity exists within our centre for an experienced solicitor to work in and lead our specialist Family Violence Unit (FVU).
We are looking for a solicitor with a passion for advocacy and social justice and human rights.
You will work with women survivors of family and domestic violence from all walks of life to support them in their recovery journey.
You will lead a small team of like-minded individuals in a multidisciplinary team providing legal advice, advocacy, representation, counselling, financial counselling and other support. You will also have the opportunity to get out into the community to raise awareness of family and domestic violence and the barriers our clients face every day. There will also be opportunities to influence law and policy through your work.
Excited yet? Want to know more? What is in it for you?
SCALES Community Legal Centre is a not for profit incorporated association based in Rockingham providing a range of free legal services for over 27 years to the south coastal metropolitan region of Kwinana and Rockingham.
SCALES partners with Murdoch University to host the Student Law Clinic. Legal services include family law, family and domestic violence, tenancy, criminal, criminal injuries compensation, fines and fines enforcement, traffic matters, humanitarian migration issues and other civil matters.
The FVU is funded by the Commonwealth Government as part of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.
The focus of the FVU is on providing intensive, trauma informed, culturally safe, legal and non-legal assistance, targeting the most vulnerable and at-risk women affected by family and domestic violence.
In order to fit the bill, you must understand and be committed to the principles of holistic, trauma informed and culturally safe legal practice; have strong emotional resilience and excellent interpersonal skills.
As the FVU Senior Solicitor, you will lead a small multi-disciplinary team including family and domestic violence solicitors, admin/paralegal, client advocate, financial counsellor and counsellor while ensuring that the objectives of the funding grant are achieved through the following outcomes:
The primary focus of the role is the provision of legal information, advice and representation to women at high risk of harm due to family and domestic violence. You will work closely with social workers, support workers and other services to provide holistic and wraparound services for clients.
SCALES Family Violence Unit is based at our Rockingham office working with and alongside the staff of the broader community legal practice and services.
The role includes:
This role is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) although part time applications will be considered for the right candidate.
Remuneration package including salary in the range of $105,000 to $116,000 and employer funded superannuation, plus salary packaging and additional above award benefits including paid leave during Christmas period shutdown, paid Legal Practising Certificate, annual leave loading, professional training and growth opportunities and flexible working options considered.
Conditions under the SCHADS Industry Award (MA 000100) at Level 7 dependent on experience with a probation period.
Enquiries about the position should be directed to Gai Walker, SCALES Managing Director on 08 9550 0410 or [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Solicitor - Team Lead - SCALES Family Violence Unit enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.