Organisation : First Step Legal
Location : Melbourne (St Kilda)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Legal
Sector : Domestic / Family Violence
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
Application closing date : 17 May, 2024
About the organisation
First Step Legal (FSL) started in 2008 as a Health Justice Partnership (HJP) within First Step, a not-for-profit mental health and addiction clinic in St Kilda. FSL is a unique Community Legal Centre providing pro bono legal advice, casework, and representation to among the most marginalised in the community.
In recent years FSL’s services have expanded significantly to incorporate health justice partnerships with seven organisations: the First Step Program, Windana Therapeutic Community, Alfred Health (St Kilda Road Clinic), Better Health Network, Launch Housing, Meli, and Anglicare.
FSL is NAS-accredited and a member of the Federation of Community Legal Centres. FSL only receives referrals from our HJP partners. FSL prioritises its casework focus on clients who are genuinely engaged or wanting to be engaged in treatment, recovery and therapeutic interventions that will support their ongoing wellbeing.
About the role
You will be delivering excellent criminal law and family violence law legal services alongside FSL’s partner organisations. You will therefore work collaboratively with the existing FSL team lawyers, legal volunteers, and health professionals.
To learn about First Step Legal, visit First Step Legal – First Step
Please see the attached position description. For further information please contact our Acting Principal Lawyer / Family Lawyer, Tom Mainwaring at tom@firststep.org.au
Salary and Conditions
This is a full-time position for a fixed term of two years. We welcome applicants who are on a restricted practicing certificate to apply. We subscribe to a flexible working policy inclusive of a robust working from home policy. The continuation of this role is contingent on securing ongoing funding and is subject to a 6-month probationary period. Salary is negotiable, subject to skills and experience.
How to apply
Applications can be made by apply by forwarding a cover letter, CV and responses to the key selection criteria contained in the position description to our Practice Manager, Laura Brennan by email at laura.brennan@firststep.org.au
Applications close at midnight on 17 May 2024.
Please quote in application: Criminal and Family Violence Lawyer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #DomesticFamily_Violence
