Senior Lawyer, Child Protection
Hybrid
Core
Advocate and provide legal representation for parents and children in child protection proceedings within the Children's Court of Victoria and related matters.
Role type
Senior Child Protection Lawyer
Builds
Legal services for child protection, youth crime, and family violence cases
Domain
Legal services / Child Protection Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child protection law expertise, Evidence law, Advocacy, Strategic legal advice, Mentoring junior staff, Court representation
Preferred skills
Leadership, Community legal education
Technologies
Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
Responsibilities
Represent clients in Children's Court, Mentor junior lawyers, Collaborate on program improvements, Provide strategic legal advice
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties