Job Title: Civil Lawyer/Solicitor
About Us:
Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS) is a dynamic Community Legal Centre catering to women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region, with offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. Specialising in assisting women affected by Domestic and Family Violence, CAWLS adopts a holistic and culturally safe approach, offering services such as law reform, legal representation, client support, financial counselling, and community legal education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering legal advice, representation, and referrals across various civil law areas such as family law, domestic violence, tenancy, and employment
* Representing clients in courts and tribunals and participating in duty lawyer services
* Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide wraparound support for clients
* Planning and delivering community legal education resources and presentations
* Building and maintaining networks with community organisations to enhance service delivery
* Engaging in policy and law reform initiatives to advocate for clients' needs
Requirements:
* Eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory
* A minimum of 2 years of post-admission experience in an Australian legal practice
* Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) / First Nations backgrounds
* Experience and knowledge of general civil law matters, particularly domestic and family violence
* Previous experience working in a Community Legal Centre and familiarity with CLASS database
What We Offer:
* Competitive base salary plus superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)
* Relocation assistance and support provided to make Alice Springs your new home
* Remote and Travel Allowances
* Six weeks annual leave + additional 12 days personal leave
* Salary Sacrificing options
* A supportive work environment with plenty of on-the-job training
* Paid professional development and upskilling opportunities
* High priority focus on employee wellbeing
* Team bonding events and great company spirit and culture
* Mentorship and training programmes
Language:
English
Company:
Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS)
Location:
Alice Springs, NT
Exemption Notice:
This role requires female-identifying applicants due to the specific needs and context of our organisation and the requirement under the Australian Sex Discrimination Act to address issues specifically affecting women.