Deputy Managing Lawyer - Independent Children's Lawyer

• Full time maximum term position up to 2 years
• Salary based on experience, range: $111,263 - $123,624 plus super
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging

About the role:
We are seeking an experienced lawyer and people manager to join our specialist team in this leadership role. You will support the Managing Lawyer, Family Law in the day-to-day operational management of the Independent Children's Lawyer team.You will also act as an Independent Children's Lawyer by undertaking complex legal work, providing technical specialist advice and information to parents, children and young people involved in family law proceedings. You will supervise and mentor staff working in the team and undertake Independent Children's Lawyer work across the organisation, and assist in developing, training and mentoring lawyers across the organisation and on practitioner panels. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your leadership skills within a small, specialised team.About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• People management and leadership capabilities with proven experience in developing, managing and motivating a team.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the practice of family law, with demonstrated expertise in the analysis of facts and evidence
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• An interest in mentoring less experienced lawyers, building team morale and collaborating with key stakeholders.

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.About Victoria Legal Aid:
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.Employee benefits:

• Family friendly, flexible hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment in modern offices

which allows up to $15,900 of your salary each year to be tax freeHow to apply:
To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).If you require adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with .For further information review the attached position description or contact Penny Scheffer, Managing Lawyer, Family Law on (03) 9269 0222.No agency applications will be accepted.Applications close by 11.59pm on Tuesday 9 July 2024.Other relevant information:It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.