Principal Solicitor – Social Justice & Community Law Leader

Mallee Family Care Inc; Broken Hill; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mallee Family Care Inc is seeking an experienced Principal Solicitor to lead the Centre’s legal team in support of access to justice for communities in Far West NSW. The role is based in Broken Hill with extensive travel across the NSW/Victoria border and allied services to ensure timely, client-centered legal outcomes.

You will oversee complex family and general legal matters, provide supervision to solicitors, and contribute to strategic governance and systemic advocacy in line with social

Qualifications

• Australian legal qualification and admission as an Australian lawyer.
• Unrestricted practising certificate in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Substantial experience as a practising solicitor.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the Centre’s legal practice.
• Provide high-quality legal services to clients experiencing disadvantage and barriers to justice.
• Support the legal team through supervision and governance.
• Engage with communities and advocate on systemic justice issues.

Connaissances

Legal leadership

Client service

People supervision

Advocacy

Formation

Australian law degree

Admission as a lawyer in Australia

Description du poste

Mallee Family Care Inc is seeking an experienced Principal Solicitor to lead the Centre’s legal team in support of access to justice for communities in Far West NSW. The role is based in Broken Hill with extensive travel across the NSW/Victoria border and allied services to ensure timely, client-centered legal outcomes.

You will oversee complex family and general legal matters, provide supervision to solicitors, and contribute to strategic governance and systemic advocacy in line with social