Senior Lawyer (Hybrid) – Leadership & Social Justice

Gorilla Jobs; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Performance-based bonuses

Career advancement

Work-from-home options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Senior Lawyer based in South Brisbane to enhance access to justice through direct legal practice, community education, advocacy, and mentorship. You will work from a vibrant community centre and travel to Brisbane, Ipswich, and Logan locations.

The role offers an attractive salary up to $160k DOE, leadership duties mentoring junior staff, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements to support a balanced schedule.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted practising certificate with extensive legal experience.
• Experience providing legal advice, casework and representation.
• Domestic & Family Violence Duty Lawyer and/or Child Protection Duty Lawyer accreditation is valued.
• Commitment to social justice and alignment with the organisation’s mission.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supervising staff is valued.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal services in civil, family, and criminal matters.
• Participate in court rosters for domestic and family violence duty lawyer services.
• Organise and supervise the volunteer legal advice clinic.
• Mentor and supervise early career lawyers, law students, and volunteers.
• Develop and conduct community legal education programs.
• Contribute to law reform and advocacy efforts.

Skills

Legal advisory

Client representation

Court proceedings

Mentoring

Job description

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Senior Lawyer based in South Brisbane to enhance access to justice through direct legal practice, community education, advocacy, and mentorship. You will work from a vibrant community centre and travel to Brisbane, Ipswich, and Logan locations.

The role offers an attractive salary up to $160k DOE, leadership duties mentoring junior staff, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements to support a balanced schedule.