• Full time, maximum term contract available (12 months)
• Salary commensurate with experience; range: $85,631 - $107,036 plus superannuation
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging
  
  

About the role: 
We are currently seeking an experienced senior lawyer with a background in Criminal, Family or Civil Law. You will assist the Managing Lawyer in the day to day operational management of the Central Highlands regional office. 

You will support the Managing Lawyer in leading a professional legal team with management and mentoring of less experienced lawyers and administrative staff. You will act as a senior advocate by undertaking complex legal work, providing technical specialist advice and conduct high level casework in criminal, family or civil law matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your leadership skills within a friendly and varied regional hub.

About you:
You will have strong people management skills and have an interest in mentoring less experienced lawyers, building team morale and collaborating with key stakeholders. You will have demonstrated capacity to work as a senior advocate and caseworker in complex matters and you are a strategic thinker with the ability to identify issues and develop policies whilst contributing to the broader work of Victoria Legal Aid within a regional setting. Experience in other practice areas including child protection, infringements and the Mental Health Tribunal will be highly regarded.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
We help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most. We employ over 800 staff in 14 offices across Victoria. Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld.

Employee benefits:
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free and increasing take-home pay), flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. The work is both challenging and rewarding and our staff are supported by experienced and capable managers as well as a range of internal departments and programs committed to staff safety and development. VLA has a friendly and inclusive culture of people working to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged Victorians.

How to apply:
Submit a current resume and completed Candidate Application Form addressing the specified key selection criteria. Separate responses to all of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description are not required. You must complete the candidate application form to be considered for this role.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Natalie Heynes, Managing Lawyer on (03) 5329 6222.

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm Sunday 29 July 2018