Senior Solicitor — Community Impact Leader (Part-Time)

Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre; Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 132,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

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PBI salary packaging

Above award leave entitlements

Job summary

NRCLC in Lismore is seeking a Senior Solicitor with a strong sense of social justice and strategic leadership. The role provides comprehensive legal advice and casework to vulnerable clients, with supervision of junior solicitors and volunteers.

Outreach rosters may apply as the team collaborates with partners to achieve just outcomes. Based in Lismore, the position offers 28 hours per week under SCHADS terms and a salary package described in the conditions of employment.

Qualifications

• Senior solicitor with commitment to access to justice.
• Experience supervising junior solicitors and volunteers.
• Strong leadership and community engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and casework to vulnerable clients.
• Supervise junior solicitors and volunteers.
• Attend outreach services to program partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve client outcomes.
• Represent NRCLC in internal and external meetings and events.

Skills

Legal advice

Supervision

Outreach

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

NRCLC in Lismore is seeking a Senior Solicitor with a strong sense of social justice and strategic leadership. The role provides comprehensive legal advice and casework to vulnerable clients, with supervision of junior solicitors and volunteers.

Outreach rosters may apply as the team collaborates with partners to achieve just outcomes. Based in Lismore, the position offers 28 hours per week under SCHADS terms and a salary package described in the conditions of employment.