Solicitor – Casework
Core
Provide holistic, trauma-informed legal services to women in Queensland, specializing in family law, domestic violence, and child safety matters.
Role type
Mid-level community legal solicitor (family/domestic violence)
Builds
Legal advice, court representation, and referrals for women experiencing violence or family law issues
Domain
Legal services / Family law / Domestic violence / Child protection
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Family law expertise, domestic violence legal knowledge, court advocacy, risk assessment, client intake and advice, referral management, trauma-informed practice, cultural safety
Preferred skills
Child safety and child support experience, domestic violence duty lawyer accreditation
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Client Management Systems
Responsibilities
Provide telephone and in-person legal advice and representation for family law and domestic violence matters; Represent clients in relevant Courts; Provide domestic and family violence duty lawyer services; Identify and respond to risk and safety considerations; Liaise with external agencies and make appropriate referrals
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC