Organisation : inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Families, Women
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $80,500 - $87,500
About the organisation
inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence is a not-for-profit organisation that provides services, programs and responses to family violence in migrant and refugee communities throughout Victoria. We work across the continuum from prevention, early intervention, crisis and post crisis support and recovery.
inTouch provides innovative services to support women, families and communities from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds affected by family violence, and to work towards preventing such violence through awareness raising, advocacy and community capacity building. Our strategic priorities are prevention and early intervention, crisis intervention, post-crisis support, research and advocacy, building sector capacity and strengthening organisational capacity.
inTouch is the only accredited specialist family violence service in Australia which specifically caters to the needs of those experiencing family violence in migrant and refugee communities.
About the role
- Located in Richmond / Dandenong
- Full Time / Part Time, Ongoing
- Salary range $80,500 – $87,500 (Salary Packaging available)
- Be part of an organisation striving to create a world where all women and children will be safe and free from family violence
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our in-house community legal centre team. This role will see you working in an integrated model of service delivery, working alongside inTouch case managers and the legal team to provide a holistic service to women from migrant and refugee communities who are on their journey to safety.
You will conduct legal casework of family violence, family and immigration law (family violence provision matters). Your work will include advice, drafting court documents, negotiating agreements and some court representation and associated administrative tasks.
The successful candidate will be committed to social justice, be culturally competent with a genuine interest in seeking just outcomes for culturally diverse women and their children experiencing a range of legal issues.
Position Accountabilities
Legal Advice & Casework
Ensure that legal services operate within the Centre’s guidelines and integrated practice and in accordance with professional legal practice, including government and professional indemnity insurance requirements.
Provide high quality legal advice and casework to clients at designated inTouch offices, courts and inTouch outposts as scheduled and/or required.
Regularly communicate with the Direct Service Team to keep the relevant Case Managers up to date to ensure successful implementation of the Legal Centre’s operational model
Community Development & Partnerships
Operate legal outposts in the region;
Provide community legal education presentations and workshops.
Represent the Centre in a variety of forums.
Accountability
Participate in regular supervision with the Principal Lawyer;
Participate in a biannual performance review;
Participate in centre planning and evaluation;
Undertake professional development in consultation with the Principal Lawyer;
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Centre;
Attend regular staff meetings as required;
Maintain a teamwork and integrated practice model approach at all times.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Community Lawyer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Families, #Women