ABOUT YOU

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Demonstrated ability to act as an advocate, deliver legal advice and casework and undertake negotiation and dispute resolution on behalf of clients in family law, family violence and other related areas of law.
• Knowledge or practical experience in relevant law and procedure with a focus on one or more of family law, family violence and/or child protection.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills and the demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate effectively with clients, staff and external stakeholders and organisations.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others and foster a cooperative and supportive team environment.

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 THIS ROLE

• Full time ongoing position (part time applications considered)
• Salary range: $90,871 - $101,868 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sitting within the Family, Youth and Children’s Law (FYCL) program, in this role, you will provide high quality legal services, including duty lawyer support, casework, and advice, while advocating for clients across various courts and tribunals. You’ll also have the chance to engage with the community, contribute to legal education, and take part in important law reform projects.
You will join a motivated and supportive team committed to your professional growth. You will also have a say in process improvements and strategies to improve our client service.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.