AddressCriminal & Civil Law (Legal) Government - State (Government & Defence) Full time maximum term position up to 18 months Salary based on experience, range: $98,902 - $123,624 plus super Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role: In this role you will act as an advocate by providing high quality legal services including casework and advice services in citizenship law matters. You will also participate in community legal education and develop collaborative relationships between VLA and local stakeholders. Our Senior Lawyers also provide supervision and mentoring to less experienced lawyers and assist in the development of strategies to improve access to justice, including representing VLA in consultations and working groups.
This role is based at our Sunshine office on Wurundjeri Country About you: As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Substantial knowledge or practical experience in migration law with a focus on citizenship law and relevant court and tribunal procedures with the capacity to work as an advocate and caseworker. Ability to provide strategic advice on legal and policy issues and positively engage with key partner agencies to appropriately manage referrals. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to supervise legal work and to mentor and train staff from community legal services and contribute to the development of individuals and their knowledge and skills in citizenship law. 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 How to apply: To be considered for this role, please submit a current
resume
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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 on Chelsea Clark 03 9280 3*** .
No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm Monday 10 June 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. Victoria Legal Aid helps people with their legal problems. We provide free legal information and education to all Victorians, with a focus on prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We prioritise more intensive legal services such as legal advice and representation for people who meet eligibility criteria, based on their financial situation, the nature and seriousness of their problem and their individual circumstances. We serve the Victorian community in the following areas. 1) Access and equity We help people to deal with legal issues by ensuring that our services are accessible and appropriate to need. 2) Civil justice Our work in civil and administrative law aims to contribute to a fairer, more inclusive and rights-respecting community. 3) Criminal law We provide high quality legal advice and representation for people charged with criminal offences who cannot otherwise afford it and who meet our eligibility criteria. 4)Chambers We provide high quality advocacy for legally aided clients in civil, criminal and family, youth and children’s law matters. 5) Family law We assist people to resolve their family disputes to achieve safe, workable and enduring care arrangements for children. 6) Mental health advocacy We will be helping people on compulsory treatment orders with information, support and advocacy to assist them have a say in their treatment, care and recovery. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website Victoria Legal Aid helps people with their legal problems. We provide free legal information and education to all Victorians, with a focus on prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We prioritise more intensive legal services such as legal advice and representation for people who meet eligibility criteria, based on their financial situation, the nature and seriousness of their problem and their individual circumstances. We serve the Victorian community in the following areas. 1) Access and equity We help people to deal with legal issues by ensuring that our services are accessible and appropriate to need. 2) Civil justice Our work in civil and administrative law aims to contribute to a fairer, more inclusive and rights-respecting community. 3) Criminal law We provide high quality legal advice and representation for people charged with criminal offences who cannot otherwise afford it and who meet our eligibility criteria. 4)Chambers We provide high quality advocacy for legally aided clients in civil, criminal and family, youth and children’s law matters. 5) Family law We assist people to resolve their family disputes to achieve safe, workable and enduring care arrangements for children. 6) Mental health advocacy We will be helping people on compulsory treatment orders with information, support and advocacy to assist them have a say in their treatment, care and recovery. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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