Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th Jan 2022
- Sydney > Lidcombe
Women’s Legal Service NSW (WLS) promotes access to justice through the provision of legal services, law reform and community legal education, particularly for women who are disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances. The role of WLS is to foster legal and social change to redress inequalities experienced by women.
WLS solicitors provide access to justice through the provision of legal services, law reform and community legal education, particularly for women who are disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances.
We are looking for a solicitor for a fixed term position. The position involves legal advice, casework, community legal education, law reform and advocacy for women.
We advise and represent women in a range of practice areas including discrimination, family law, domestic violence, sexual assault and victims compensation.
The position is based in our Sydney office and requires attendance at outreach locations, courts and prisons.
The Solicitor position may be required to make occasional short rural trips to provide community legal education and outreach advice services as part of state-wide service delivery.
Essential:
WLS considers that being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Salary range: $79,524 – $107,722 pa. ($43 -$59 per hour)
We offer flexible working conditions and fringe benefits.
Please find a complete Position Description attached.
Please submit your application via the Apply Now instructions below.