• Full time ongoing position (part-time considered)
• Salary range: $110,357 - $127,333 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role

We are seeking applications from those who are interested in a career at Victoria Legal Aid and who want to contribute to improving the lives of disadvantaged Victorians in the role of Deputy Managing Lawyer (DML).

In this position, you will work with the Regional Manager to deliver day-to-day operational management and legal supervision to a dedicated team of Lawyers, primarily in Criminal, Family Violence, Family Law, Civil Law and/or Children's Court matters.

Based at our Ballarat office, you will mentor staff and assist in the development and training of lawyers within the team. While people management is the primary focus of the Deputy Managing Lawyer role, you will also provide high quality legal services in more complex matters.

This role is based at our Ballarat Office on Wadawurrung County.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• An experienced Lawyer with an interest in people management and the ability to provide effective leadership, mentoring and support to members of your team.
• Substantial knowledge and/or practical experience in complex criminal, family or civil law matters and relevant court procedures
• High level interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively and respectfully with a wide range of clients and stakeholders.
• A commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a cooperative and supportive team environment.

Regional experience – How far is it to Ballarat?

If you were interested in gaining regional experience, this is a great opportunity to help lead our service delivery and have exposure to working in a regional community.

Ballarat is only 1hr 15-30 mins drive from Melbourne and Bendigo, or 1hr 15mins drive from Geelong. Many of our staff do not live in Ballarat and commute. We have people who live in the West or Inner West of Melbourne and with our flexible hybrid working arrangements, it makes a commute a lot more manageable.

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid

We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Relocation allowance if relocating for this role

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team via [email protected] using the subject line: Deputy Managing Lawyer - Ballarat enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Erin Churchill, Regional Manager on (03) 5329 6222 or [email protected].

No agency applications will be accepted.

Other relevant information

It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

A position description is attached.