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Senior Solicitor rra

Kimberley Community Legal Services

Full time () permanent role, salary up to $105,000pa (depending on experience), salary packaging, relocation allowance and additional paid Christmas leave

Who are Kimberley Community Legal Services? What makes us so different?

OUR MISSION

To be a dynamic organisation that works with the people and communities of the Kimberley to make a positive

OUR VISION

Dignity, human rights, and social justice for all people in the

ABOUT US

We are one of Australias leading and largest remote civil law A multidisciplinary service, offering legal, social work, and financial We provide a free service to vulnerable community members experiencing We have offices in rra and Broome, with regular outreach to towns and communities in the beautiful Kimberley

We value:

• Empathy and respect
  
• Dedication and commitment
  
• Integrity and honesty
  
• Teamwork and collaboration
  
• Improvement and innovation
  

What THE SENIOR SOLICITOR role looks like .

We are looking for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join our multidisciplinary team at Kimberley Community Legal Service in As a Senior Solicitor, you will be working closely with our Principal Solicitor to deliver legal advice, information, advocacy, representation and education services to clients throughout the East

No two days will look the same in this role, but a typical day might entail .

Provide professional support, mentorship and supervision to other staff as required, including junior solicitors, legal interns, pro bono lawyers and

Participate in identifying law reform priorities and participate in strategies to address

Participate in interagency networks and build/maintain relationships with referring agencies, key organisations, community leaders and local people relevant to the

Assist the Principal Solicitor and the Manager to prepare service delivery plans and other plans and strategies as

Undertake appropriate professional development activities to maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the

Requirements

Its great you are still reading that means you resonate with the above! We are searching for someone who can meet most of the following:

Eligibility to hold an unrestricted practising certificate in Western

Casework and advocacy experience in civil law in at least one of the following areas: tenancy, child protection, family violence, or family Minimum 3 years of practice experience

Critical interpersonal communication skills, including communicating with clients with empathy and reflecting on lawyering

Critical written skills, including the ability to write sophisticated legal concepts in plain Sound organisational skills and ability to manage workload, competing demands, meet deadlines and to work effectively as part of a

Understanding and commitment to principles of social justice and to working effectively with Indigenous

Experience in advising and representing people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and in developing and delivering community education

Personal resilience, adaptability and ability to meet the challenges of remote service

Successful applicants will need to provide references, a recent WA Police Clearance, current Working with Children s Check, and their working rights in

Further DESIRABLE criteria

Current driver s license valid for use in

Experience in a community legal practice setting and/or community-based

Benefits

Ok sound s good so far right? Wondering what else you get for working at KCLS?

A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated

Competitive salary plus % super

Relocation assistance

Full-time and permanent work

Generous leave entitlements, including 5 weeks per year

Salary packaging PBI employees may be eligible for FBT exemptions which can decrease taxable income and increase take-home pay - Up to $15,900 per annum (see here: ).

How to apply

Submitting your application is All you need to do is submit your resume and cover letter addressing why you would be a great fit for the Don t be afraid to really showcase your talent and/or We ask that you please upload your application documents as a

Time to apply! Applications close on 5^th March 202 Shortlisting and interviews may commence, and appointments made before the closing date, so don t Apply now via our recruitment partners - .

To view the Candidate Information Pack, client HERE

Have any questions? Contact Tara Roopra on, or via email