Lawyer, Legal Information And Advice - Pool

Legal Services Commission; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Payment of Practising Certificate

Payment of professional memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Legal Services Commission in Adelaide, Australia seeks a compassionate Lawyer, Legal Information and Advice to provide information and guidance across civil, family and criminal matters via the Legal Help Line and in-person appointments. You will assist clients with understanding options, supporting legal aid applications, and linking to services.

You will contribute to community legal education and outreach, with opportunities to engage in training and professional development, helping improve

Qualifications

• Must hold a Category C Practising Certificate or be eligible to apply.
• Must be admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia or eligible for admission in SA.
• Strong communication skills and empathy to support diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal information and advice across civil, family and criminal law via the Legal Help Line and face-to-face appointments.
• Assist clients to understand legal options and support legal aid applications.
• Contribute to community legal education and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Proactive attitude

Education

Category C Practising Certificate

Admitted practitioner (SA)

Job description

About the Role We are seeking a compassionate legal professional who is committed to improving access to justice and supporting people in our community. As a Lawyer, Legal Information and Advice, you will provide legal information and advice across civil, family and criminal law matters through the Legal Help Line and face-to-face appointments. You will assist clients to understand their legal options, support legal aid applications, and connect people with appropriate services and supports. You will also have opportunities to contribute to community legal education and outreach initiatives that help increase awareness of legal rights and services. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your legal expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities across South Australia.

About You You are an empathetic and proactive professional with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to support and empower individuals facing legal challenges.

You must:

• Hold a Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for a Category C Practising Certificate.
• Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia or currently eligible for admission to practise in South Australia.

You will bring:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural, socio-economic and personal backgrounds, including people with disability and their carers.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, enabling you to establish and maintain positive working relationships with members of the judiciary, court staff, government and non-government agencies, legal practitioners, professional organisations and members of the public.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team while contributing to shared goals, positive outcomes and a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary Range LSC1: $77,210 - $88,048 pro rata plus 12% superannuation and leave loading. As a not-for-profit organisation, Legal Services is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.

Position Status Temporary 12-month contract available.

Workplace Benefits We provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave for those employed within the LSC classification stream.
• The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits through Smart Salary (as outlined above).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Payment of Practising Certificate for legal staff.
• Payment of relevant Professional memberships.
• Support for employees and their family through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program.
• Supported training and development opportunities in areas including working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice.
• Access to a comprehensive in-house legal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
• Contemporary workplace accommodation.
• Career development opportunities within the team and the organisation.
• Payment of employment screening checks.
• Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.

Next Steps

Please note applications are being sought for inclusion into the LSC1 Lawyer, Legal Information and Advice Pool. This LSC1 Lawyer Pool will remain in place for a period up to 12 months or until the pool is exhausted. Should you require any further information please direct your query to Mikaela Murray, Senior Lawyer and Team Leader, Programs on 08 8111 5372 or Chris Stone, Senior Lawyer and Team Leader on 08 8111 5506.

We welcome applications from everyone. We are an inclusive employer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising our staff for their unique qualities, ideas, and insights.