Family Lawyer

Motivated Family Lawyer to join a supportive regional team and provide high-quality legal services and advice in family law, family violence and child protection.

• Full time ongoing position (part time considered)
• Salary based on experience, range: $84,626 - $97,921 plus super
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role:
We are seeking a Family Lawyer to join Victoria Legal Aid working across the Loddon–Campaspe region. In this role, you will act as an advocate by providing legal services including duty lawyer services, casework and advice services primarily in family law, with opportunities to expand into other areas of law including family violence and child protection. You will also participate in community legal education and develop collaborative relationships between VLA and local stakeholders.

If you were interested in gaining regional experience in the vibrant regional city of Bendigo located in Central Victoria, 2 hours from Melbourne, 45 minutes by train from Castlemaine, this is a great opportunity for you. The varied and interesting work mix of a regional office will allow you to accelerate the development of your advocacy skills.

This role is based at our Bendigo, Loddon–Campaspe region office on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.

About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in providing legal support, predominately in family law matters or experience in related areas and a willingness to develop in family law.  
• Experience working closely with First Nations Australians and in depth understanding of cultural norms and communication styles.
• Ability to advocate for clients on complex matters related to family law, family violence and/or child protection and other related areas of law.
• A current Australian practicing certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).

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:

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)

How 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 our team.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Natasha Vanderheyden, Deputy Managing Lawyer on (03) 5448 2***.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 28 April 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.