Solicitor - Community Legal Service

Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice available

Job summary

Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre seeks a Solicitor to support the Wide Bay Burnett Community Legal Service, delivering free legal advice, referrals and education from Hervey Bay and surrounding areas.

You will advocate for people experiencing disadvantage, contribute to civil and family law matters, draft documents, and work in a team within a values-driven community hub dedicated to social justice.

Qualifications

• Admitted or eligible to be admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
• Experience delivering legal services to disadvantaged groups.
• Strong commitment to social justice.
• Demonstrated high-level communication and education delivery skills.
• Ability to work in a team and use current computer technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide free legal advice and casework in civil and family matters.
• Deliver community legal education to diverse communities.
• Prepare court and tribunal documents with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with regional partners to extend outreach.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Advocacy

Community education

Computer literacy

Education

Admitted as Solicitor (Queensland)

Eligible for Federal Court admission

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Community Legal Service - Make a real difference!

Salary Sacrifice available

ABOUT THE ROLE

The objective of this role is to support the Legal Services of the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre - the Wide Bay Burnett Community Legal Service - to deliver free legal advice, assistance, referrals and community legal education. With the office situated in Hervey Bay, the WBBCLS is a regional program covering the Fraser Coast, Bundaberg, North Burnett and Gympie local government areas.

ABOUT YOU

• Admitted or eligible to be admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and eligible for admission as a Solicitor in the Federal Court of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality legal services to people experiencing disadvantage.
• A strong commitment to social justice principles.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver community legal education.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of current computer technology.
• Current C class driver's licence or the ability to gain a driver's licence within an agreed timeframe.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain.
• Experience working in a community environment either as a paid worker or a volunteer.
• Experience in family law and domestic and family violence.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Admission or eligible for admission as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and admission or eligible for admission as a Solicitor in Federal Court of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality advocacy, legal advice and casework services to people experiencing disadvantage on a wide range of issues including civil and family law matters. Experience in drafting court and tribunal documents and a demonstrated ability to perform client and casework with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice principles especially in relation to marginalised or disadvantaged groups and individuals.
• Demonstrated high level skills in interpersonal, negotiation, advocacy and written communication including the ability to convey complex legal information in a manner appropriate to the client group.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake community legal education, training and production of education materials including designing and conducting community legal education.
• Willingness to work effectively as part of a team in the planning, development and delivery of a holistic service. Ability to work to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of current computer technology.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to travel regionally to support outreach locations and undertake community development.

ABOUT US

The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre is a trusted community hub, founded in 1989 to provide help, friendship, and support to people experiencing disadvantage. We are well known as a vibrant community meeting place, developing and delivering programs in direct response to local needs.

Today, HBNC manages over 30 funded programs across aged care, family services, diversity, and social connection. Everything we do is centred on people, removing barriers, and helping individuals live successful and fulfilling lives.

This is your chance to join a supportive, values-driven organisation and make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable people in the Fraser Coast region.