Junior Solicitor - Family Violence & Indigenous Communities

Aboriginal Legal Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Annual leave loading 17.5%

Career and professional development

Job summary

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) in Canberra seeks a Junior Solicitor to join the Family Violence Prevention Unit. You will provide culturally safe legal advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients facing family violence or sexual assault, across family law, civil matters and care and protection.

This full-time, permanent role requires a NSW/ACT Practising Certificate or eligibility, strong advocacy skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload while

Qualifications

• Hold a current NSW/ACT Practising Certificate or be eligible to obtain one immediately.
• Understand family and domestic violence and its impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• Commitment to culturally safe, high-quality legal representation and advocacy.
• Excellent communication, legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and a diverse caseload while meeting deadlines.
• Hold a current unrestricted NSW/ACT Driver Licence and Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check, or be eligible to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe legal advice and representation to clients across family violence, family law, civil law and care and protection matters.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including Domestic and Family Violence Duty Lawyer Services.
• Support clients through advocacy, referrals and tailored legal support.
• Deliver community legal education and early intervention initiatives to empower Aboriginal communities.
• Manage a diverse caseload, maintain accurate client records and ensure high-quality legal practice and compliance.
• Build relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders and community organisations to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Time management

Organisational skills

Culturally safe practice

Education

Practising Certificate NSW/ACT

Job description

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) in Canberra seeks a Junior Solicitor to join the Family Violence Prevention Unit. You will provide culturally safe legal advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients facing family violence or sexual assault, across family law, civil matters and care and protection.

This full-time, permanent role requires a NSW/ACT Practising Certificate or eligibility, strong advocacy skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload while