Regional Practice Lead -Civil Law & Human Rights

Job Description

The Regional Practice Lead will have 4+ years of practical experience in civil law and act as a lead advocate for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people interacting with the civil justice system across the Mildura region.

Provide high quality legal services in Civil Law matters, including duty lawyer services, representation, advice and information to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.
Engage with Aboriginal community stakeholders to identify key community legal education (CLE) needs relevant to the regional and local context.
Link with, and oversee the development of, partnerships and referral and support pathways within the region assigned to assist VALS clients with access to other legal assistance and services relevant to them. This includes oversight of Aboriginal client service officers (CSOs) and administrative support based at the VALS West Melbourne Office .
The role holder will have the endorsement or is eligible to become a Panel Certifier on Victorian Legal Aid (VLA) Civil Law Panel.

Hiring in multiple locations: Warrnabool, Morwell, West Melbourne & Mildura