Join our Team in the Launceston office as an experienced Solicitor and help us achieve our mission to promote justice, equality, and safety for women, particularly those who are disadvantaged or facing discrimination. Working within our dedicated family violence unit, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with our allied professionals to provide integrated, trauma-informed legal support to those clients who have experienced family violence.
About Us:
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania (WLST) is more than a statewide community legal service; we are a lifeline for women across Tasmania, offering comprehensive legal advice, together with an integrated practice of in-house financial counselling and social work services. Our legal services span a dedicated telephone advice line, face-to-face appointments, community legal education, outreach, law reform submissions, and referrals to crucial support services. With offices in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie, WLST is funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, recognising that in addition to the general legal problems that can affect everyone, there are some areas of law in which a woman’s experience is different – as a victim of a crime, as a primary carer of children, or through discrimination or lack of equal opportunity in employment or business.
Our focus is on assisting vulnerable women who have encountered family violence, sexual abuse, or discrimination. We create a supportive work environment to maintain our staff’s resilience, attuned to the diverse needs of women from various backgrounds. We are also thrilled to auspice Tasmania’s first Working Women’s Centre in collaboration with Worker Assist Tasmania.
What We Offer:
Competitive Remuneration: SCHADS Award Level 4-6, ranging from $85,120.36 to $106,389.92 per annum plus superannuation, (SCHADS Level to be determined commensurate with experience).
Extra Leave: Enjoy an additional week of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with 17.5% leave loading.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pro rata) for employees with a minimum of 12 months’ service.
Salary Packaging: Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and a Meal & Entertainment Card up to $18,540 through Eziway, increasing your disposable income.
Wellbeing Support: Employee health and wellbeing support, flexible working practices, and bi-monthly professional supervision/counselling sessions through Relationships Australia.
Professional Development: Opportunities for conferences, events, and a dedicated training budget for your professional growth.
Resources and Memberships: Membership to selected professional organisations and access to dedicated legal resources.
About the Role:
As an experienced solicitor, you will provide high-quality, supportive legal advice, information, and referrals to women via our telephone advice line. You’ll also offer face-to-face advice, prepare written documents and correspondence, and undertake casework. While the role has a significant focus on family law, you’ll handle a variety of legal issues, emphasising the importance of ongoing professional development.
Our Launceston office operates as a specialist domestic violence unit (DVU) under the Australian Government Women’s Safety Package, aiding women and their families impacted by domestic violence. You’ll also engage in community legal education (CLE) workshops, law reform submissions, lobbying, and some organisational and administrative tasks.
Apply Now:
To apply, please download a copy of the Position Description – Launceston Solicitor (which includes the Selection Criteria to be addressed in an application). When you’re ready to apply, email through a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria to careers@womenslegaltas.org.au. Please note that applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the position.
If you have any queries about the position, please reach out to our friendly team via our careers email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference, get in touch with us today!