Community Lawyer

• Full time/part time fixed term positions
• The role is classified as SCHADS Level 5 with Salary packaging available
• Terrific opportunity to work in a supportive supervised environment

The Role

Community Lawyer, provides essential legal services to vulnerable people in our Gippsland community.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need to:

• Hold a practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014. 
• Undertake or appropriately refer a range of legal work relevant to disadvantaged clients, including family law, family violence, tenancy, infringements, debts, and administrative law.
• Work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.
• Have a commitment to the promotion of social justice and human rights.

At Anglicare Victoria we understand that working in Community Services can at times be challenging; we have a strong focus on supporting the health, wellbeing and resilience of our staff.  In working with AV you will have access to a range of free wellbeing activities including Yoga and meditation, discounted health insurance and access for you and your partner to free and confidential professional counselling and support via our professional Employee Assistance Program.  

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check, a current Victorian Drivers Licence and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information:  Gippsland – Community Lawyer – Latrobe July 2021.docx.pdf