Junior Lawyer

• Undertake the provision of professional high quality legal advice and representation to clients in areas of family law family violence matters minor criminal minor civil and criminal injuries compensation matters.
  
• Undertake travel to various communities within the Wheatbelt to carry out legal assistance and education on a regular basis (may include overnight stays on occasion).
  
• Keep up to date with relevant legal developments and procedures by attending professional legal education programs and maintain an understanding of issues impacting the justice system and provide guidance and leadership to Wheatbelt community/stakeholders.
  

• In accordance with Wheatbelt CLC s strategic and operational plans provide advice referrals casework assistance legal representation law reform and community legal education throughout the Wheatbelt region;
  
• To appear as solicitor and counsel in all courts as required;
  
• To work with the Principal Lawyer to ensure that all legal work undertaken by Wheatbelt CLC complies with the requirements of the Legal Profession Act 2008 Legal Profession Conduct Rules WA 2010 Professional Indemnity Insurance requirements and Wheatbelt CLC s policies and practice standards;
  
• Keep up to date with relevant legal developments and procedures by attending professional development programs and maintain an understanding of issues impacting the justice system and members of the Community;
  
• Contribute to the collaborative relationship between Legal Aid WA Community Legal Centres WA and other community organisations with whom Wheatbelt CLC interacts;
  
• Maintain effective file and diary management systems administrative systems and procedures and quality assurance procedures as well as maintain statistics and other records required by funding bodies; and
  
• Maintain and facilitate Wheatbelt CLC s role within the community and public profile through the preparation of media releases and articles presentation at meetings seminars and conferences and represent Wheatbelt CLC in public forums.
  

Requirements

What we re looking for

• Hold an unrestricted legal practice certificate in Western Australia.
  
• Demonstrated 2 years experience (pqe) in the provision of all aspects of legal service delivery including representation casework and advice in communitybased areas of law specifically the areas of family law family violence criminal law minor civil and criminal injuries compensation.
  
• Welldeveloped interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with clients and other persons from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Experience in working collaboratively and effectively within a small team environment as well as with other community service providers.
  
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (MS Word Excel Outlook) to a legal practice and the capacity to quickly acquire competency in the use of Wheatbelt CLC s client database.
  
• Current driver s licence (class c).
  
• Successful applicants will also need a satisfactory National Police Check Working with Children Check and working rights in Australia.
  

Benefits

Annual Salary

• Salary range of between $70000 $85000 per annum depending on experience plus superannuation.
  
• Conditions under the SCHADS Industry Award 2010 (MA 000100).
  
• The employer offers salary sacrifice provision up to $15900 per annum.
  
• Subsidised housing available for first 12 months (rent will be part of a salary package excluding electricity and any costs associated with the general maintenance of the property).
  
• Relocation expenses of up to $5000 available with the submission of receipts.
  

Application Process

To apply please submit a copy of your current resume and a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages addressing your suitability for the position.

Applications close by 11.59pm Sunday 6^th October 2024. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

While this role offers flexibility including the option to work from home. The majority of responsibilities must be performed in person. Therefore it would not be suitable for someone seeking a fully remote position.

For further information please download the Position Description from the Talenting website using the following link: . If you have any questions about the position please contact our recruitment partner @ Talenting: Leanne Elia on (08)or by email at