Solicitor / Lead Solicitor
$110,240–$126,880 year
On-siteGoondiwindi, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Advise clients on family law, domestic violence, criminal, civil disputes, elder abuse, and child protection matters while providing Duty Lawyer services at local and remote courts and representation in Mental Health Tribunal matters. Deliver legal advice, casework, and education within community outreach clinics and regional offices, managing projects to raise awareness of services. Provide mentoring and supervision to junior legal staff, students, and volunteers, applying professional judgment to deliver trauma-informed, client-centred outcomes. Some travel between offices and overnight regional trips is necessary for service coverage and training.
Required Qualifications
- A current practising certificate, or the ability to immediately obtain one.
- Eligibility to obtain a Positive Notice for Working with Children and Disability Services (Blue and Yellow Cards).
- A minimum of 3 years post-admission experience
- Experience in at least one of the practice areas outlined above
- Sound professional judgement
- Strong problem-solving skills
- A collaborative approach to practice
- A commitment to trauma-informed, client-centred service delivery
- Alignment with Tasc's values of Integrity, Adaptability, Courage and Empowerment
- Professionalism, resilience and the ability to value and respect the contributions of others
- Experience working with vulnerable clients
- An understanding of the challenges faced by disadvantaged individuals and communities
- You will be based in Toowoomba, Ipswich, Goondiwindi or Roma
- Some travel between our offices is necessary for training and development
- Rostered participation in remote outreach clinics of between 2-4 nights duration which run throughout the year
- A work vehicle is provided for these trips
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working within a Community Legal Centre, Legal Aid or multidisciplinary service environment
- For candidates seeking appointment at Level 6, demonstrated experience mentoring, supervising or providing professional leadership to other legal practitioners
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