Lawyer
Core
Provide legal advice, representation, and duty lawyer services for family violence and family law matters to vulnerable clients in Western Victoria.
Role type
Community lawyer (family violence and family law)
Builds
Legal advice, representation, and community legal education services for disadvantaged individuals and families
Domain
Legal services / Social justice / Family law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Family law expertise, Family violence law expertise, Legal advocacy, Court representation, Community legal education, Client intake support, Referral management, Data collection and reporting
Preferred skills
Experience in tenancy and fines matters, Community development background
Technologies
Legal case management systems, Court reporting tools
Responsibilities
Provide legal information and advice for intake service, Attend legal clinics providing legal information and advice, Provide duty lawyer services for family violence and family law matters, Represent clients in courts and other legal settings, Assist with community legal education activities, Refer clients to relevant services and community resources
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC