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Civil Lawyer - Women's Legal Service (CAWLS)

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provide legal advice, representation, and holistic support to women experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence across Central Australia.

Role type

Civil lawyer (community legal services)

Builds

Legal advice, court representation, community legal education, and advocacy for women and families

Domain

Law (Civil, Family, Domestic Violence)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

legal advice, court representation, trauma-informed practice, community legal education, law reform advocacy, partnership building

Preferred skills

experience with First Nations women, culturally safe practice, multidisciplinary collaboration

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and representation in family law, domestic violence, tenancy, and employment; represent clients in courts and tribunals; deliver community legal education; participate in outreach and law reform projects

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC