Legal 3 - Independent Children’s Lawyer
Annual Salary: $103,405 - $120,690 plus 15.4% employer superannuation.
Total Remuneration Package: $120,716 - $140,826 plus salary packaging benefits.
With the introduction of the Lighthouse Project into the Canberra Registry, Legal Aid ACT is seeking a suitably qualified person to fill a vacancy in the Family Practice acting predominantly as an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL). The successful candidate will enjoy challenging work with excellent supervision and mentoring by senior ICLs in the jurisdiction.
The successful applicant will be required to work in a team of lawyers and support staff. The role requires you to conduct an effective legal aid service providing high volume and intensive case management to disadvantaged and vulnerable clients. Lawyers undertake a range of work by providing information and advice, community legal education and client representation.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should have at least 5 years PAE in family law. Evidence of the completion of ICL training or an interest in doing so. Eligibility to hold a restricted Practicing Certificate in the ACT is required.
Covid/Booster vaccination is a condition of employment.
See attached position description