Westside Community Lawyers | Generalist Lawyer
Vor 5 Tagen
WestSide Community Lawyers is a not-for-profit legal centre providing legal advice and representation to vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community.
We are committed to providing a highly professional legal service for people who might otherwise be denied access to justice, which we believe is a basic human right.
We have a practice in Port Adelaide servicing Adelaide's Western suburbs, as well as a practice in Port Pirie servicing the Mid-North & Outback regions.
We are funded by both the Federal Government of Australia and the Government of South Australia, which enables us to provide our service free of charge to our clients.
We belong to a network of independent Community Legal Centres across Australia and are fully accredited by our peak body, Community Legal Centres Australia.
Key Objectives Providing legal advice to members of the community.
Providing legal representation to eligible clients.
The attainment of our KPI targets as determined by our funders in relation to legal advice and representations.
Providing community legal education to the public and other legal related administrative work.
Required Skills The successful candidate will hold or be eligible to immediately obtain an unrestricted practicing certificate in South Australia.
You will have experience providing high quality criminal law advice and representation both as instructing solicitor and/or as counsel to clients appearing in the Magistrates Court (Criminal Division), Youth Court and in the District Court of South Australia.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct summary and youth court trials, guilty pleas, bail applications and Magistrates Court Appeals.
Additionally, some knowledge and experience of civil law practice and procedure or a willingness to acquire civil law skills is desirable but is not essential.
You will be able to work autonomously and cooperatively in a team environment with a moderate level of supervision.
You will have strong analytical and written communication skills to provide a high level of legal assistance, be highly organised and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to appear as an advocate in court.
You must have a current unrestricted driver license and will be required to travel to our Port Pirie office as well as various regional courts and outreach locations from time to time.
Some overnight intra-State travel may also be required.
The successful candidates will be passionate about helping vulnerable members of the community achieve access to justice.
You will have a demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing, with excellent customer services skills and ability to communicate sensitively with a diverse range of people.
An ability to adapt and positively contribute to improvement in an environment of continuous change is also important.
Significant experience in providing legal advice and conducting legal casework for people from socially disadvantaged groups.
Experience using a cloud-based practice management software is desired but not essential.
Reporting lines and training Reporting to the Generalist Team Leader and Managing Lawyer.
Training on our specific requirements will be provided as required.
We also encourage and provide financial assistance with Continuing Professional Education.
Salary and Benefits We offer an attractive salary plus superannuation (currently 11.5%).
Salary is ranging from $75,000.00 to $115,000.00 depending on experience and location.
Positions are open for both Port Adelaide and Port Pirie.
In addition, you will benefit from our generous salary sacrifice scheme which will provide a significant boost to your take-home pay.
You will be part of a warm and friendly team culture where everyone is highly motivated and passionate about the important work we do.
You will have the opportunity to participate in social and networking activities with colleagues from all community legal centres in South Australia.
Requirements Working with children clearance.
A satisfactory Police check.
Be admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia and hold or be eligible to immediately hold an unrestricted Practising Certificate.
How to Apply Please email your resume together with a covering letter addressing the above skills, competencies and levels of experience to
Closing date for application is Friday 17 January 2025 however the position may be withdrawn if we find suitable candidates prior to that date.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Westside Community Lawyers is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.
We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Questions Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a Criminal Lawyer?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have in criminal & civil law?
Do you have customer service experience?
How many years' experience do you have as a solicitor?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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