Senior Solicitor - Family Violence Law

• Free parking and safe bike storage
• End of trip facilities
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your immediate family members 
• Support through an Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family members. 
• 19-day month for eligible employees
• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. The City is committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on our environment. 

The Fremantle Community Legal Centre (FCLC) is an essential part of the City’s service to community and not only provides legal advice and assistance, but also encourages and educates the community to be their own advocates. FCLC promotes and contributes to human rights and social justice by advocating for access to justice, equitable laws and legal systems.

The Fremantle Community Legal Centre is currently seeking to appoint a suitably experienced, motivated and dedicated Senior Solicitor to operate as a senior Family Violence specialist providing multi-functional supervision and support to other solicitors, PLTs, interns, volunteers and administrative staff. This position will provide administrative support to the principal solicitor and legal support to all lawyers and contribute to the development of ethical legal practice and guidelines in the organisation.

The Senior Solicitor is responsible for providing comprehensive legal assistance to clients generally and operate as specialist or part of a specialist team in specific areas of Family Violence, by exercising initiative, problem-solving skills and autonomous decision-making without direction through a holistic approach.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Demonstrated legal practice experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Holistic practice.
• Supervisory experience; and 
• Ability to provide culturally safe and appropriate legal assistance.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format which addresses the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.  

The estimated closure date is 5pm Sunday the 7th of July 2024 but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Judy McLean on 08 9432 9***.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.