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CAWLS is funded by the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department & the Northern Territory Government.

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service Inc

Health Justice Solicitor

Close date: 16 October 2016.

DUTIES

Legal Advice and Casework Service Provide high quality legal advice and casework to CAWLS clients. This includes:

o Providing legal advice at sites across Alice Springs, with a particular focus on Domestic and Family Violence, as part of an integrated practice with health professionals.

o Maintaining personal caseload as negotiated annually.

o Intensive case management for clients fitting into particular categories.

o Provide representation at Court, as well as bush Court and legal advice clinics when required.

As agreed with the MPS and Office Manager, provide educative programs and publications for health professional awareness on the law and the legal system, in particular Family and Domestic Violence.

Assisting with the writing and editing of texts for publication.

Engaging in partnership development activities with agencies and other local parties in order to build awareness of the service for CAWLS clients.

Accountability Participate in regular supervision with the MPS.

Participate in regular meetings with the MPS and Office Manager to monitor and assess advice and casework provided.

This position is accountable to the MPS for all matters relating to the legal practice of the centre.

Provide written reports as requested.

Participate in yearly performance appraisal.

Monitor and evaluate areas of responsibility in line with performance review and the Centre’s organisational planning.

Administration Word processing of all documentation and legal correspondence.

Ensure relevant and appropriate records are kept.

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General Undertake training/professional development in consultation with the Office Manager and MPS.

Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Attend regular staff meetings as required.

Maintain a teamwork approach at all times.

Other relevant duties as directed.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

Eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory and at least two years post admission experience.

Demonstrated post-admission experience in a broad range of matters, particularly in family law and Family and Domestic violence as well as generalist legal advice.

Demonstrated commitment to meeting the legal needs of disadvantaged groups.

Demonstrated experience in working autonomously and in a team.

Commitment to social justice and equality.

Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, including the ability to simplify legal jargon and to work well within a team environment.

Demonstrated computer literacy.

Manual drivers licence.

Experience working with people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) / Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of Domestic and Family violence as it affects women.

Demonstrated ability to work with client groups who may be reluctant to disclose legal issues.

Desirable

Experience collaborating with health professionals in a legal delivery context to optimise a client’s ability to provide instructions and improve outcomes.

Personal Attributes

Ability to contribute to a positive working environment.

Team orientation.

Ability to work under pressure.

Motivation and enthusiasm.

Positive resilience.

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PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT

The position is subject to satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period. This position is subject to ongoing funding.

HOURS OF WORK

The position is thirty seven and half (37.5) hours per week.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The CAWLS Management Committee is the employer.

The Legal Practitioner is supervised by the Managing Principal Solicitor.

SALARY AND CONDITIONS

A competitive salary is offered depending on experience. Generous salary sacrificing is available. The Employer pays superannuation at 10% and 6 weeks annual leave. Enquiries for the salary range can be made via email.

Some relocation expenses available for interstate candidates.