Principal Legal Officer
at North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 01 Dec, 2024 | USD 130000 Annual | 26 Nov, 2023 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
| H1B | CPT |
| OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
| GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
| Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
Posted on November 23, 2023
SCHADS Award Level: Level 8 plus specialist skills allowance
Job location at Darwin and Katherine
Remuneration: Salary $130,000 (value of salary package $141,229 dependent on personal circumstances - as a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) NAAFLS can offer up to $15,899 per annum of the salary, Tax-free as a fringe benefit (conditions apply).
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8:15am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Employment Type: Full-time ongoing position (subject to funding)
Superannuation: 11.0%
Leave Entitlement: 6 weeks per annum plus 17.5% leave loading
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Special Measures: N/A
Information for Applicants: Email applications including a one-page summary sheet outlining how you meet the selection criteria and your current resume/cv to hr@naafls.com.au
Additional Information: Contact the HR & Operations Manager on 08 8923 8200 or email hr@naafls.com.au Please note shortlisted applicants will be contacted mid-January 2024 to progress the recruitment process.
Closing date: 12/01/2024
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Legal Practice of NAAFLS including supervision, training and mentoring of Solicitors, Volunteers and Paralegals working in the Legal Team, in accordance with the Risk Management Guide and legislative frameworks.
- Ensure that NAAFLS meets its Professional Indemnity Insurance obligations and requirements.
- Ensure NAAFLS delivers a culturally safe and appropriate service in accordance with the values and vision of the Board.
- Promote law reform activities and engage with other Family Violence Prevention Legal Services, Community Legal Centres and Stakeholders in research, lobbying and developing submissions relevant to NAAFLS’ work.
- Provide advice to the Board in relation to the legal practice of NAAFLS and implement Board decisions in relation to the legal practice.
- Manage the legal practice in accordance with Guidelines, Operational Framework, Policies and Funding Agreement obligations.
- Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences and public forums as required.
- Other duties as directed by the CEO.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Legal Services
Legal
Legal Services
Trade Certificate
Eligibility for an unrestricted practising certificate as a barrister or solicitor of the supreme court of the northern territory.
Proficient
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Darwin NT, Australia
