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We also extend our respect to other indigenous Australians who are within our service area.
Solicitor
Job No:
94478
Location:
Cairns, QLD
- Are you a solicitor looking to make a real difference in the community?
- Join this community-based NFP in this rewarding and challenging role.
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration circa $77,842 gross per annum plus 9.5% super and 17.5% leave loading.
- Eligible employees may also benefit from salary sacrifice options to further increase your take-home pay. Time off in lieu arrangements also available.
About Cairns Community Legal Centre
The Cairns Community Legal Centre is a non-profit, government funded community organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of those who are experiencing disadvantage. The Centre provides free legal services across a range of areas of law including guardianship, domestic violence, peace and good behaviour matters, consumer law, debt, motor vehicle property damage, employment, discrimination, family law, child protection, criminal and traffic matters as well as various other areas of law.
This work is provided for a diverse range of clients including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those experiencing domestic or family violence, financial difficulties and homelessness.
A Rewarding Opportunity
The Cairns Community Legal Centre is now seeking a full-time Solicitor to join their team.
Reporting to the Centre's Principal Solicitor, you will be responsible for undertaking high quality legal work that seeks to make a difference.
Some of your daily responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Undertaking weekly advice clinics;
- Providing duty lawyer services;
- Performing ongoing casework and client representation, including drafting and settling court and other documents, appearances, undertaking ongoing negotiations on behalf of clients as well as other work required to effect ongoing assistance to clients;
- Identifying, developing, organising and delivering high quality community education work; and
- Addressing systemic issues, including through the provision of law reform work.
As a member of the Centre’s team, you’ll also share workloads with your colleagues, and be actively involved in promotional and other activities aimed at the ongoing development of Centre services and which seek to meet its corporate goals.
For further information on the position, please click here.
About You
The Cairns Community Legal Centre is looking for an individual who holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree and relevant experience. In addition, you will have (or be eligible for) admission as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and a practising certificate which entitles you to practise as a solicitor in Queensland.
The successful candidate will be an adaptable individual, with the ability to respond to emerging demands. A strong team player, you'll demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiastically accept new challenges as they arise. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills will be key for your success, as will the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
Importantly, you'll be passionate about the work you'll be doing, and will have a genuine interest in helping people who are experiencing disadvantage.