Family Lawyer

About this role

• 2 x full time ongoing positions (part-time considered) 
• Salary range: $87,799 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging  
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model 

About the role 
Sitting within the Family, Youth and Children's Law (FYCL) program, you will provide high quality legal services, including duty lawyer support, casework, and advice, while advocating for clients across various courts and tribunals. You'll also have the chance to engage with the community, contribute to legal education, and take part in important law reform projects.   

You will join a motivated and supportive team committed to your professional growth. You will also have a say in process improvements and strategies to improve our client service.  

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. 

About you 
As our ideal candidate, you will possess: 

1. Demonstrated ability to act as an advocate, deliver legal advice and casework and undertake negotiation and dispute resolution on behalf of clients in family law, family violence and other related areas of law.    
2. Knowledge or practical experience in relevant law and procedure with a focus on one or more of family law, family violence and/or child protection.  
3. High level of interpersonal and communication skills and the demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate effectively with clients, staff and external stakeholders and organisations.   
4. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others and foster a cooperative and supportive team environment.  
5. A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).

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 1300 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 
• Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club (and salary package the cost) 
• Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office) 
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance 

How to apply 
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. 

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. 

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Mark Gilbert, Deputy Managing Lawyer on (03) 9269 0103 or Renee Rao, Recruitment Specialist on recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au. 
 
No agency applications will be accepted. 

Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024. 

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.