Senior Lawyer, Broadmeadows

• Full time ongoing position
• Salary based on experience, range: $97,922 - $122,400 plus super
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH /office model

About the role:
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our Broadmeadows team in providing high quality legal services to clients across the North-western Suburbs.
Reporting to the Deputy Managing Lawyer, you will act as an advocate by providing high quality legal services through managing complex case work and appearing in court, coordinating the delivery of duty lawyer services, developing and implementing strategies, policies and initiatives to drive continuous improvement and leading community legal education projects, reform and other VLA projects as required.
This role also requires the supervision and mentoring of staff within criminal law and family violence intervention order matters through providing best practice advice and identifying developmental opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers looking to give back to the Victorian community and build strong ties to local stakeholders.
About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Extensive criminal law knowledge, specializing in complex litigation, and utilizing therapeutic and problem-solving approaches in the criminal justice system.
• Effective communication when engaging with diverse groups from disadvantaged members of the community to internal staff.
• Strong interest and capability in providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members in enhancing their skills and knowledge.
• 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

options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing * Opportunity to join
(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 .
For further information review the attached position description or contact Stephanie Sprott, Deputy Managing Lawyer on (03) 9302 8708.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 29 January 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.