Family Law Solicitor

First Nations Women's Legal Services Qld Inc.; Townsville; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal service in Townsville seeks solicitors to support First Nations women. This role involves providing legal advice, representation, and managing cases in civil and administrative areas. Applicants should have a Bachelor of Laws and be eligible for a Practising Certificate in Queensland.

Benefits

Salary Packaging

Qualifications

• Admission as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
• Experience working with First Nations women preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal information and advice.
• Conduct legal representation and casework.
• Manage client records and files.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Competency

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Salary Packaging:

Up to $611.54 per fortnight

Employment Conditions:

As per the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 and compliant with the National Employment Standards

FIRST NATIONS WOMEN’S LEGAL SERVICES QLD (FNWLSQ)

FNWLSQ is a specialist legal service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, located in Townsville and Palm Island. Fifty percent of our current staff members are First Nations women. FNWLSQ provides legal assistance, advice, community legal education, and a DV duty lawyer service on Palm Island.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with and enforce the rights and interests of First Nations women in regional and remote areas of North Queensland.

We undertake work in civil and administrative areas, including Child Protection, Domestic Violence, and Family Law. There are opportunities to expand our areas of practice in the future.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal information and advice
• Provide legal representation and casework in accordance with FNWLSQ casework guidelines.
• Conduct the carriage of legal matters including but not limited to giving legal advice, case conferencing, initiating or defending court action, representing clients in court, and instructing Counsel where required.
• Conduct outreach work when required.
• Comply with all Professional Indemnity requirements and Compulsory Professional Development requirements.
• Adhere to the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules 2023.
• Manage client records and files in accordance with the ASCR 2023 and the Community Legal Centres Australia’s Risk Management Guide.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• First Nations women solicitors encouraged to apply, including early career solicitors
• Solicitors at any stage of their career path from early career to experienced solicitors may apply

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws
• Eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in Queensland.

Knowledge, Skills & Expertise

• Admission as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia
• Capacity to provide quality legal advice and casework
• Experience working with First Nations women preferred
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Cultural competency with First Nations women
• Demonstrated ability in the use of current computer technology
• Hold a current, unrestricted Queensland Driver’s Licence
• Hold a current Blue Card or be eligible to obtain same

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Family Law Solicitor?
• Have you completed a qualification in law?
• Do you hold a current legal practicing certificate in Queensland?

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