Job Title: Senior Lawyer - Criminal Law and Family Violence
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our team at Victoria Legal Aid. In this role, you will provide expert legal services in criminal law and family violence intervention order matters.
You will advocate for clients in complex cases, represent them in court, and mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
Additionally, you will contribute to legal education programs and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Description:
The Ringwood Office is one of VLA's largest metropolitan offices, providing services to Heidelberg and Ringwood Magistrates Courts, the Mental Health Review Tribunal, and various outreach services.
This role is based at our Ringwood office on Wurundjeri Country, which is home to approximately 65 staff members and enjoys an excellent workplace culture.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
Key Responsibilities:
* Experience in complex criminal law and family violence intervention order matters, including casework and advocacy in local courts and tribunals.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients who are socially and economically disadvantaged, as well as with colleagues and external stakeholders.
* Ability to supervise, mentor, and train junior staff, helping them develop their skills in criminal law and family violence matters.
* The ability to work collaboratively and foster a supportive team environment.
Requirements:
* A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage those who do not meet every requirement to apply.
Victoria Legal Aid provides legal representation to those who need it most. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, hybrid work from home and office model, training and professional development opportunities, and salary packaging options.
How to Apply:
Please submit your current resume and a completed candidate application form. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact our team.
Victoria Legal Aid is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.