Professional Support Lawyer, Civil Law

* Full time ongoing position
* Salary based on experience, range: $97,922 - $122,400 super
* Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role:In this role you will have the opportunity to produce and disseminate material such as best practice guides, checklists, self-help kits, sample documents and precedents about Civil Law, with a focus on NDIS, tenancy, infringements, disability, discrimination, migration and mental health resources. These materials will support Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) staff and legal practitioners who do legally aided work, including preparing and training staff for upcoming legislative changes and practice. You will research, prepare and present materials across VLA, including collating and publishing regular legal and practice updates, capturing and enhancing legal content and resources. .
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country
About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
* Significant experience in and knowledge of human rights and Civil Law in Victoria.
* Experience using a range of information technology including legal research methods and tools.
* Attention to detail with excellent communication and presentation skills, including plain language and writing for online publications.
* Highly developed skills in building and sustaining stakeholder relationships.
* A current Australian practising 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)
* Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
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 Kate Phillips, Strategic Advocacy and Policy Manager on (03) 9280 3923.No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm Monday 1 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.
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