Senior Lawyer: Trauma-Informed Survivor Advocate

RGIT Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowmore is seeking a Senior Lawyer in Perth to provide high quality legal information, advice and representation to clients navigating redress schemes. You will manage a significant caseload, including complex matters, and work with colleagues across legal, social work and other teams to ensure culturally safe, survivor-centred support.

You will mentor other lawyers, contribute to service development and law reform, and support a trauma-informed approach in all client interactions.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with current practicing certificate.
• Experience handling redress, personal injury or human rights matters is valued.
• Ability to manage sensitive, trauma-related cases with care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal information, advice and representation to redress clients.
• Manage a significant caseload, including complex matters, with clients.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure holistic support.
• Mentor and support other lawyers; contribute to law reform and education.

Skills

Legal skills

Trauma-informed

Cultural safety

Job description

Knowmore is seeking a Senior Lawyer in Perth to provide high quality legal information, advice and representation to clients navigating redress schemes. You will manage a significant caseload, including complex matters, and work with colleagues across legal, social work and other teams to ensure culturally safe, survivor-centred support.

You will mentor other lawyers, contribute to service development and law reform, and support a trauma-informed approach in all client interactions.