Solicitor (Domestic Violence)
Core
Provide trauma-informed legal advice, representation, and education to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence in Western NSW.
Role type
Domestic Violence Solicitor (Legal Counsel)
Builds
Legal advice, AVOs, court appearances, and community legal education sessions
Domain
Law (Family Law, Domestic Violence, Victims' Support)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Family law expertise, trauma-informed approach, court appearance, legal case management, community outreach, policy submission
Preferred skills
Experience in community legal centres, women's services, or private firms, First Nations cultural safety knowledge
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and representation in family law and AVOs, appear in court and mediations, conduct regional outreach trips, collaborate with caseworkers, contribute to law reform, deliver community legal education
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC