Senior Lawyer
Core
Provide high-quality legal information, advice, and representation to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse and Stolen Generations to help them navigate redress scheme applications.
Role type
Senior Lawyer (Legal Services)
Builds
Legal advice and support for survivors under the National Redress Scheme and Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme
Domain
Human Rights / Community Legal Services / First Nations Justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal advice and representation, caseload management, complex matter handling, mentoring, law reform contribution, community legal education
Preferred skills
Experience in redress schemes, personal injury, human rights, administrative law, First Nations justice issues, trauma-informed practice
Responsibilities
Manage a significant caseload including complex matters, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (social work, financial counselling), mentor other lawyers, contribute to law reform and community legal education
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities