Senior Lawyer, Family Law
Core
Representing clients in family violence intervention order proceedings, family law disputes (parenting, property, divorce), and child protection investigations.
Role type
Senior lawyer (family law, family violence, child protection)
Builds
Legally aided casework and court representations for clients facing family violence and legal barriers
Domain
Legal services / Family law / Social justice (via careerplan.io/jobs/de535a18-49a8-4ed7-8682-28aee4769477-senior-lawyer-family-law-at-westjustice)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
family law practice, advocacy and litigation, legal supervision, time management, file management
Preferred skills
family violence duty lawyer experience, mentoring and supervision experience
Technologies
court proceedings systems, client data recording tools
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality legal services including advice, casework, and representation; maintain routine and complex client files; establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders; contribute to community legal education and policy improvement; mentor less experienced lawyers, PLT students, and volunteers; comply with relevant laws and organizational policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities