We’re Hiring! Solicitor positions available at our Burnie Specialist Domestic Violence Unit

Posted on by Kim

We are seeking two exceptional female Solicitors to work within our organisation providing telephone and face to face legal advice, casework, representation and referral, as well as contributing to community legal education and law reform (further details in position descriptions).

The positions are based in Burnie and regular intrastate travel is required, particularly throughout the North West and West Coast of Tasmania.

Want to know more? Here is some information on each position – if you’d like to apply, please contact us by email at admin@womenslegaltas.org.au for the position description and selection criteria,or call Donna on (03) 6231 9466 for additional information.  All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the position.

Applications to be received via email admin@womenslegaltas.org.au (preferred) or at PO Box 707 North Hobart 7002 by 5:00pm on Wednesday 6 September 2017.

SENIOR SOLICITOR Full time / Part time
SCHADS Level 6-7 (negotiable based on experience)

  • Experienced Solicitor with at least 3-5 years post-admission experience.
  • Full time and Part time applicants considered.Please indicate your preference when applying.
  • Providing high level legal advice and assistance to women experiencing Family Violence.  Demonstrated experience in and understanding of Family Law and Family Violence is highly favourable.
  • Providing supervision and support across a small team of three.
  • Coordination and delivery of outreach services.
  • Liaison with stakeholders.
  • Intrastate travel required.
  • Unrestricted drivers licence required.

SOLICITOR – Full time
SCHADS Level 4

  • Graduate – 2 years post admission experience.
  • Providing high level legal advice and assistance to women experiencing Family Violence.  Experience in and understanding of Family Law and Family Violence will be highly favourable but not essential.
  • Assist with the daily operations of the Burnie based office working within a small team of three.
  • Delivery of outreach services.
  • Liaison with stakeholders.
  • Intrastate travel required.
  • Unrestricted drivers licence required.

 

All positions are advertised in accordance with an exemption granted by the Anti-Discrimination Commission exemption number 15/03/004.