Organisation : KWILS
Location : NT Regional (Katherine)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Domestic / Family Violence, Law, Justice & Human Rights, Women
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $102,000 - $120,000
Application closing date : 14 Nov, 2023
About the organisation
Katherine Women’s Information & Legal Service (KWILS) is a specialist Women’s Legal Service based in Katherine, NT. KWILS acknowledges the Jawoyn, Wardaman and Dagoman people, and all Nations across the Big Rivers Region, as the Traditional Owners of the Country we live and work on. We particularly celebrate the strength of the women who have cared for their children, families, language, law, and country for countless generations, and continue to do so.
KWILS is a not-for-profit Community Legal Centre, providing all women in Katherine and the Big Rivers Region with free civil law advice and representation, with a particular focus on the reduction of domestic, family, and sexual violence (‘DFSV’). We have operated since 1997.
In addition to individual legal assistance, KWILS provides Community Legal Education, and undertakes advocacy and law reform work, with a particular focus on addressing harmful societal and cultural practices, assumptions, behaviours and attitudes that contribute to gender-based violence and gender inequity.
KWILS seeks to be a safe practice for all staff and clients, and works to achieve service delivery and community engagement that is collaborative and empowering for women and communities.
About the role
Under the supervision of the Managing Solicitor, the Practice Lead will provide high quality, trauma informed, culturally appropriate, holistic legal assistance including legal advice, casework and representation. The Practice Lead will provide supervision, guidance, training, and mentoring for lawyers and support staff, particularly in their area of expertise. They will work with the Managing Solicitor to develop their specialist area of practice, developing KWILS’ service capacity, and growing community awareness of the practice. Practice Lead will contribute to the enhanced knowledge of legal rights, access to justice and safety for women and children including through Community Legal Education and law reform work.
As part of KWILS’ Leadership Team, the Practice Lead will work with the CEO, Managing Solicitor, and Practice Manager to provide leadership to KWILS’ Staff, and to support the team to meet KWILS’ Strategic Plan.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Legal Practice Leads (Family Law, Child Protection & DFSV) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights, #Women
