Lawyer

• Multiple ongoing positions available
• Salary range: $87,799 – $98,901 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the roleVictoria Legal Aid (VLA) is thrilled to offer multiple Lawyer roles at our Shepparton office, including a Senior Civil Lawyer position. Whether you’re newly admitted or have some experience, we welcome you to apply!

These roles offer training and professional development opportunities while providing high-quality legal services to vulnerable clients in criminal law, family violence, and family law matters.

Available Roles

• Criminal Law & Family Violence Lawyer – Provide legal services in criminal law (summary and indictable matters), family violence intervention orders, and family law. This role includes offering early legal help and pre-court resolution services.
• Help Before Court Lawyer (Criminal Law & Family Violence Focus) – Focus on pre-court resolution services, casework, and legal advice, helping clients resolve their issues before their cases go to court.
• Family Law, Family Violence & Child Protection Lawyer – Specialize in family law, family violence, and child protection matters, ensuring clients have the legal support they need.

These roles are based at our Shepparton office on Yorta Yorta and Bangerang Country.

About YouAs Our Ideal Candidates, You Will Possess

• A genuine interest in criminal law, family law, family violence, and/or child protection. Newly admitted lawyers are welcome, and training will be provided.
• Ability to confidently represent clients in court, communicate complex legal issues clearly, and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with clients in challenging circumstances, explaining legal matters in simple terms.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and external stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
• A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).

Don’t meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you’re excited about this role but your CV doesn’t align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal AidWe provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1300 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that’s inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee Benefits

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Relocation allowance if relocating for the role

How to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (listed within the file attachments).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Erica Molyneaux, Regional Manager on (03) 5823 6216 or [email protected].No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 17 February 2025

Other relevant informationIt is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.