AddressImplement and deliver services to people in regional Victoria impacted by floods as a Senior Lawyer at VLA in the Economic and Social Rights team.
- Full time maximum term position up to 12 months (part time considered)
- Salary based on experience, range: $98,902 - $123,624 (pro rata) plus super
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role:
This position will support the implementation and delivery of services to people in regional Victoria impacted by the October 2022 floods.
This role focusses on providing support and coordination to regional civil justice lawyers who are assisting individuals affected by the 2022 floods. Key areas of focus include civil legal matters such as tenancy, social security, insurance law, infringements, NDIS, and credit and debt issues.
Working closely with regional offices, Disaster Legal Help Victoria, and ESR management, the individual in this role will offer legal support and mentorship to regional civil justice lawyers, including assistance with complex advice and casework. They will also be responsible for engaging with stakeholders, as well as overseeing and participating in projects related to education and training resources for regional civil justice staff.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office and to be flexible to travel to Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura, Horsham, Ballarat VLA offices.
About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- The ability to provide guidance and support to build the capacity of regional Civil Lawyers
- Capacity to work as a lawyer in complex matters including substantial knowledge or practical experience in the law and relevant court procedures with a focus on NDIS, social security, fines, tenancy, credit and debt, and insurance.
- Experience in building and sustaining partnerships and collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Capacity to identify systemic issues and contribute to systemic changes to laws, policies and practices.
- A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner of a law practice (mandatory).
- Entitled to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners) (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 Samantha Aude Sowerwine, Program Manager, Economic & Social Rights on (03) 9269 0***.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 3 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.
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