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Form of work- Two full time ongoing positions (part time considered)
- Salary based on experience, range: VLA3 $80,024 - $95,992; VLA4 $95,993 - $119,989 plus super
- Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging
You will assist clients charged with summary crimes to achieve timely and appropriate outcomes by targeting finite resources to a range of interventions based on need, and by influencing the criminal justice system to be efficient, fair and respectful to accused people.
You will appear in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and other courts and tribunals, including busy duty lawyer lists primarily in criminal law and associated family violence matters.
You will deliver high quality legal services by providing legal information and advice, conducting casework, and working with our community partners with appropriate referrals to ensure clients receive a holistic service.
In addition to the above responsibilities, our Senior Lawyers provide legal supervision, mentoring, training, and contribute to the professional development of less experienced lawyers and assist in the development of strategies to improve access to justice, including representing VLA in consultations and working groups.
We have two full time ongoing roles available:
- 1x Lawyer (VLA3)
- 1x Senior Lawyer (VLA4)
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in providing quality legal services with a focus on the criminal law jurisdiction, including sound knowledge of criminal law procedures
- Strong advocacy experience representing clients with diverse and complex needs and the ability to identify client's needs beyond their immediate legal issue
- Stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to positively engage with key partner agencies and/or their workers to appropriately manage referrals and to promote services within community settings
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and your demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a supportive team environment
- Ability to supervise legal work and to mentor and train staff and contribute to the development of individuals and their knowledge and skills in criminal law (Senior Lawyer role only)
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
- Salary packaging which allows up to $15,900 of your salary each year to be tax free
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 Hal Tilemann, acting Managing Lawyer on (03) 9280 3826.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 5 April 2023.
Other relevant information: VLA employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It is also 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.
