Family Law & Domestic Violence Lawyer
Core
Provide trauma-informed legal advice and casework in family law and domestic violence, while contributing to community education, outreach, and law reform.
Role type
Family Law & Domestic Violence Lawyer (Community Legal Centre)
Builds
Legal services for women in North and Far North Queensland, including a new Mackay office presence
Domain
Legal services / Family Law / Domestic Violence / Social Justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
trauma-informed legal advice, casework management, legal documentation drafting, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, mentoring junior colleagues, law reform contribution
Preferred skills
experience with domestic violence victims, community legal centre background, emotional resilience
Technologies
electronic practice environment
Responsibilities
Provide legal information, referrals, and trauma-informed advice; deliver ongoing casework; draft legal documentation; participate in community education and outreach; contribute to research and policy development; maintain relationships with government and community agencies; support junior colleagues; perform remote Duty Lawyer Services
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC