• Full time ongoing position (part-time considered)
• Salary range: $95,187 - $104,924 plus super
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Relocation allowance offered if relocating for the role

About the role

As a Lawyer, you will provide high-quality legal services, including duty lawyer services, casework, and legal advice, primarily in Criminal law, family violence and child protection. You will have the chance to work closely with clients in need, ensuring they receive the support and representation essential to navigating complex legal challenges.

This role is based at our Horsham office on Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and JupaJupagulk Country with regular travel to outreach courts in the Wimmera region.

Flexible working and relocation

• Flexible arrangements can be discussed, including part-time, agreed work-from-home days, or commuting from nearby towns such as Stawell, Ararat, or Hamilton
• Relocation support may be available. Horsham offers a high quality of life, with affordable housing, short commutes, local schools, cultural and sporting activities, and proximity to the Grampians National Park. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in a regional community while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
• If you are interested, we encourage a conversation with the Regional Manager to discuss flexible arrangements/relocation support 

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Ability to represent clients in criminal law, family violence and child protection matters in court.
• A current Australian practising certificate that entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, staff, and external stakeholders, handling sensitive and complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a supportive team environment and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and ensuring clients receive the support they need.

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.

About VLA

We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy 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

• A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model 
• Generous leave benefits, including:
  • Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
  • Paid gender affirmation leave
  • Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
• Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
• Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
• Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your interest in the position and highlights your strengths in legal practice.

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 [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer - Horsham / Wimmera enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Karla Randle, Regional Manager on (03) 5381 6028 or [email protected].

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on the closing date.

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.