Our client, a leading Melbourne based community legal centre is looking for a Family Lawyer to join the team to provide legal information, advice, referrals and undertake case work and represent clients, including undertaking duty lawyer services. This could be either a full time permanent role or a 0.8 FTE permanent part time role.

This role involves supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community by assisting them in a range of family law disputes across a number of programs. These programs aim to contribute family law services of excellence to community members who would otherwise be unrepresented or unsupported through often complex and challenging family law processes.

This is a role where you can make a significant and positive difference in the lives of vulnerable people.

Key requirements of this role include:

• Holding a practising certificate in Victoria with at least 3 years of post-admission practice.
• Casework experience in family law including FDRS involving children’s matters.
• Commitment to social justice and, awareness of the legal needs of disadvantaged and marginalised people.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong team work capabilities.

This client is focused on creating a fair and inclusive community where people can access the resources, networks and support they need to resolve legal issues and overcome barriers to social, cultural and economic inclusion and participation.

This client provide a positive, friendly, support and inclusive working culture with plenty of opportunities for career growth. Opportunity also exists to provide Family Law support as part of a wrap around solution assisting vulnerable clients. On offer is a salary in the range of $100K - $113K (Based on experience) + Super + NFP salary packaging (Commercial Equivalent to approx. $112K - $125K). Benefits include 5 weeks leave, extra days off over the Christmas / New Year period, opportunity for hybrid working, professional development and opportunities for career development in a role where you can make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people.

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