Background

This is a great opportunity to work in a coastal regional city, performing rewarding work by providing free legal assistance in various areas of civil law, which could include family law, that can be tailored to the preference and experience of the successful applicant.

The Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre Inc. (MRCLC) is a charity that provides free and confidential legal advice, information, referrals and ongoing assistance to financially disadvantaged people primarily in the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions. MRCLC also provides community legal education (CLE) on various topics to organisations and members of the community.

This listing will remain open until 9am on Monday 7 April 2025. Applicants may still be considered after this date until the job ad is closed on Seek, but we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and Australian South Sea Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Position

A full-time solicitor is sought to work within the areas of law undertaken by the centre, which could include elder abuse, family law, domestic and family violence, motor vehicle accidents, enduring powers of attorney, estates, consumer protection, debt, neighbourhood disputes, mental health and employment. It is anticipated the successful applicant will mostly work within some of these areas of law, but from time to time will be required to advise in other areas. Supervision and support will be provided.

Part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

This position is responsible for independently providing legal advice, undertaking casework, and hte development and delivery of community legal education.

Classification: Level 4.1 up to 4.4 Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, depending on experience. This is approximately $85,200 - $91,500 (pro rata) plus leave loading, long service leave, superannuation. In addition, salary sacrifice arrangements are available.

A current practising certificate, or ability to obtain one quickly, and a Driver Licence is essential.

Please read the Position Description on our website at: https://mrclc.com.au/vacancies/ for more information.

You can find out more about the MRCLC from our website, and in particular our latest Annual Report available here: https://mrclc.com.au/category/latest-news/ .