First Nations Family Law Solicitor (Trauma‑Informed)

Lawyers Weekly; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax effective not-for-profit salary包装

Cultural mentoring and annual health &

Paid cultural and reproductive health?

Flexible, supportive working环境

Brand new office with modernFacilities

Rewarding, manageable caseload with a优

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

The Women’s Legal Centre ACT (WLC) is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman lawyer to join the Mulleun Mura Program in Canberra. You will provide quality legal advice and representation to First Nations women on family law matters, including separation, care, and property division, in a trauma-informed, culturally safe setting.

Working within a dedicated team of Aboriginal women, you will engage with communities, partners, and courts to ensure outcomes that safeguard safety,

Qualifications

• Aboriginal identified role; commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in a trauma-informed, culturally safe way.
• Open to experienced family law practitioners or developing lawyers with a passion for Aboriginal-led service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of family law matters including litigation.
• Provide culturally safe and responsive legal advice and casework to clients.
• Develop and sustain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and partner organisations.
• Support the program's development and strategic direction.
• Ensure consistent data entry and quality record-keeping.
• Maintain and develop a high level of technical competence.

Skills

Cultural safety

Trauma-informed practice

Client management

Self-care

Education

Eligibility for ACT Restricted Practising Certificate

Job description

The Women’s Legal Centre ACT (WLC) is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman lawyer to join the Mulleun Mura Program in Canberra. You will provide quality legal advice and representation to First Nations women on family law matters, including separation, care, and property division, in a trauma-informed, culturally safe setting.

Working within a dedicated team of Aboriginal women, you will engage with communities, partners, and courts to ensure outcomes that safeguard safety,