Junior Lawyer – Wheatbelt Community Legal Centre – Northam WA

Applicants should have:

• An unrestricted legal practice certificate in Western Australia
• Demonstrated two-plus years’ experience (PQE) in the provision of all aspects of legal service delivery including representation, casework and advice in community-based areas of law, specifically the areas of family law, family violence, criminal law, minor civil and criminal injuries compensation
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with clients and other persons from diverse backgrounds
• Experience in working collaboratively and effectively within a small team environment as well as with other community service providers
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for a legal practice and the capacity to quickly acquire competency in the use of Wheatbelt CLC’s client database
• A current driver’s licence (class c)
• National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check