Legal Practitioner (Family & Civil Law)
You will have frequent opportunity to provide expert casework assistance and information directly to clients, and to external stakeholders about client matters. You can rely on the State-wide resources of the Principal Legal Officer and the Directors of Law (Family and Civil) and your immediate legal team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide expert casework assistance and information directly to clients
• Assist in the development of Court Support/Field Officers' and other legal staff members' training/education
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to improve client outcomes
• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures in Family and Civil Law
Selection Criteria:
• Alignment to the values and vision of ATSILS and an appreciation of and sensitivity to the challenges our clients have faced, and continue to face, in their fight for and their right to justice and equity
• Admission as a Legal Practitioner within the State of Queensland or holder of (or eligibility for immediate acquisition of) a current Practising Certificate
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills including a demonstrated ability to empathetically convey sound information or advice
• Experience (or an in-depth understanding) of both high-level client services in Family and Civil Law proceedings