The Aboriginal Family Legal Services (WA) aims to provide free, culturally secure legal support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault. We are seeking Solicitors for our offices throughout the Kimberly, Pilbara and Goldfields Region. A successful applicant will work to help shape the direction of the Aboriginal Family Legal Services in the respective region and work with a degree of independence. The Solicitor is responsible for the delivery of legal services, including family law, care and protection matters, family violence restraining orders and criminal injuries compensation. The successful applicant will provide legal advice, court representation and community legal education to Aboriginal people who have suffered, or are experiencing, family violence within their community.AFLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. EMPLOYMENT INCLUSIONS: 5 weeks Annual LeaveSalary Sacrifice and both District and Flight Allowances.Free Support Services including EAP and an internal counsellor.Cultural Awareness TrainingRelocation Assistance POSITIONS AVAILABLE: We have positions available in our Kununurra, Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie offices. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU NEED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA Essential: Current legal practicing certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, pursuant to the Legal Profession Act 2008 (WA)Admitted, or eligible for admittance, to practice in the Supreme Court of Western AustraliaExperience in either family law, care and protection matters, criminal injuries compensation or family violence restraining ordersExcellent communication skills including oral and writtenDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal peopleAble to travel to remote areas to deliver services to clients and the communityDesirable: Experience in family law, care and protection matters, criminal injuries compensation and family violence restraining ordersAdvocacy ExperienceESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Current 'C' Class WA Driver's LicenceCurrent National Police ClearanceCurrent Working with Children Check HOUSING IS NOT INCLUDED Applications should include a Letter of Introduction, a Statement Addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria and a Resume including names of two (2) referees.