Manager Of Civil Practice

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About SMLS
Established in 1973, South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS) is a community legal centre that provides free legal assistance to people in Southeast Melbourne. SMLS provides legal information, advice and case work including representation for people experiencing disadvantage on a range of legal matters, such as family law and family violence, employment law, debt and fines, civil litigation, wills, power of attorney, and tenancy.
SMLS aims to empower and support members of the community to understand and make use of the law and the legal system to protect their rights and to increase their awareness of their legal responsibilities. SMLS is a strong advocate of and committed to the use of integrated service models to address multifaceted challenges facing our community members.
SMLS is committed to advocacy and social change. SMLS is a leader in the provision of community and clinical legal education; advocacy through policy submissions and lobbying; outreach services; and targeted referral programs.
Our Vision
A fair and inclusive community where people can access the resources, networks and support they need to resolve legal issues and overcome barriers to social, cultural and economic inclusion and participation
Our Purpose
To help resolve people’s legal and interconnected issues and ensure that laws and legal processes are fair.
Our Values
Our core values are Respect, Community, Excellence and Courage.
Position Purpose
The Manager of Civil Practice acts as a delegate of the Principal Lawyer overseeing allocated practice areas in accordance with all requirements of professional practice obligations. The MCP provides effective management across legal functions in support of our staff, and our client services.
MCP is responsible for leading a dedicated team to deliver legal services of excellence, highly skilled program planning & learning objectives for junior staff. They should display strategic foresight in SMLS’ response to legal trends and demand. The Manager will ensure efficiency, high quality service delivery, future growth and organisational sustainability.
The MCP reports to the Executive Director and will engage with SMLS staff and external stakeholders to understand operational requirements and pursue opportunities to enhance service delivery through legal program excellence. MCP will play a leadership role across SMLS through their participation in the management Team.
MCP is focused on our Civil Practices (predominantly employment law related), MCP also assists with program oversight.
Position Responsibilities
Organisation Duties:

• Provide legal services including advice, case work, alternative dispute resolution and court appearances in SMLS priority Civil Practice areas
• Capacity to support student intake and file supervision services as part of our professional practice program specialising in employment law
• Provide strong management and workflow coordination to build a highly skilled, service focused, proactive, effective and reliable legal team
• Develop and implement processes, policies and tools to ensure legal services of excellence
• Management and coordination of systems and activities of the team (e.g. outreach, professional development planning, monitoring probation/records/planning, etc.)
• Drive the contribution to policy and law reform by the civil and employment team
• Oversee specific programs resourced to provide support in Civil Practice areas, including reporting requirements
• Contribute to organisational leadership through participation in the SMLS Leadership Team

Position Requirements
Essential Selection Criteria:

• Eligible to hold a Principal Practicing Certificate or complete necessary course in Victoria
• Minimum 5 years post admission practice including complex case management experience in Civil Practice and litigation (at least 2 years practice in employment law).
• Proven ability to contribute to a cohesive team environment by sharing information, supporting team priorities and ensuring open communication.
• Experience managing a team including mentoring junior lawyers in Civil Practice areas.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, meet deadlines and drive project outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate sensitively and build mutually beneficial relationships.
• High level analytical skills and problem-solving ability, as well as initiative and a proactive approach.
• Advanced computer skills

Please read the Position Description below for more detailed information.
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