Solicitor – Djugun-Yawuru / Broome

Job Description

The Aboriginal Family Legal Services (WA) aims to provide free, culturally secure legal support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault.

SOLICITOR – Djugan-Yawuru/Broome

We are seeking a Solicitor to work at our office on Djugan-Yawuru country (Broome).  The successful applicant will work alongside the Managing Solicitor to help shape the direction of the Aboriginal Family Legal Services in the respective region and work with a degree of independence.

We are open to receiving applications from Restricted Solicitors and Unrestricted.

The Solicitor is responsible for the delivery of legal services, including family law, care and protection matters, family violence restraining orders and criminal injuries compensation. The successful applicant will provide legal advice, court representation and community legal education to Aboriginal people who have suffered, or are experiencing, family violence within their community.

To be considered for this position you need to meet the following criteria:

Essential

Current legal practicing certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, pursuant to the Legal Profession Act 2008 (WA)
Admitted, or eligible for admittance, to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia
Experience working within family law, child protection, FVRO and CIC.
Excellent communication skills including oral and written
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people
Able to travel to remote areas to deliver services to clients and the community

Desirable

Experience in family law, care and protection matters, criminal injuries compensation and family violence restraining orders
Advocacy Experience

Essential Eligibility Requirements

Current ‘C’ Class WA Driver’s Licence
Current National Police Clearance
Current Working with Children Check
Full COVID 19 Vaccinations

AFLS offers an attractive salary package including remote allowances, and 5 weeks’ annual leave, salary sacrifice and support services.

Housing is not included.

AFLS reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

AFLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a Letter of Introduction, a Statement Addressing the Essential Criteria and a Resume including names of two (2) referees.

Applications should be submitted below, by the closing date or sent to:

Human Resources, AFLS, PO Box 5254, East Victoria Park, WA 6981.

Please note that only those successful to interview will be contacted.