Join our progressive Community Legal Centre (CLC), a legal and community services hub.

Consideration given to part-time/full-time/ongoing/maximum-term and secondments.

About Us

Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc. (PCLS) is a non-profit, government-funded, community organisation that provides free, accessible, equitable, responsible, and culturally appropriate advice, support, and advocacy to the people of the Pilbara.

We offer a range of services including:

• Legal Services
• Financial Counselling
• Tenant Advice and Education Service
• Housing Support
• Domestic Violence Advocacy & Support
• Redress Support
• Settlement, Engagement and Transition Services (SETS)

We are a well-established and highly valued part of the Pilbara social infrastructure and have regional offices in Karratha, Roebourne, South Hedland, and Newman.

About the Opportunity

The Solicitor position is responsible for providing information, legal advice, casework, and education on domestic violence, family and de facto law, child protection, and criminal injuries compensation.

If you are interested in working with us, we encourage you to contact Mark Jeffreys (Principal Solicitor) on 08 9185 5899 to discuss the opportunity further.

Benefits

• Attractive salary (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Annual leave (5 weeks)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Additional 0.5% additional superannuation
• Location allowance
• Regular supervision and professional development and training opportunities
• Join our wellbeing squad
• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging

About You

Essential Criteria:

1. Admitted to practice in WA and eligible for current legal practicing certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
2. A strong commitment to social justice and access to justice issues.
3. High level, interpersonal and written communication skills.
4. Excellent time management skills.
5. Current Australian driver’s license.
6. Able to travel to remote areas to deliver services to clients and the community.

Desirable Criteria:

• The ability to interact sensitively and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders including Aboriginal and CALD clients.
• A socio-historical understanding of Aboriginal cultures and an understanding of issues facing Aboriginal people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Experience or interest in civil and family law.
• Previous involvement in the Community Legal Sector and Action Step database knowledge.

How to Apply

Please apply through SEEK.

Please click on the “Quick apply" button and attach your detailed resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Applications close Friday 30 May 2025.

Please note that the advertisement may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Statement

PCLS is passionate about embracing diversity and creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. PCLS encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, and sexual orientation to apply. We are a child-safe organisation.