The Assistant Principal Solicitor will assist the Principal Solicitor to manage legal staff and our numerous funding stream deliverables across the state as well as being responsible for their team’s service delivery, reporting of key performance indicators while also supporting individual staff members through the oversight and quality control of legal practice.
The Assistant Principal Solicitor will also encompass direct service delivery to clients, being able to provide a high level of supportive, plain language legal advice, information and referral to women who contact the telephone legal advice line. Where appropriate, the provision of face-to-face advice, preparation of written documents and correspondence, and other casework will be undertaken. A large percentage of calls received by WLST relate to family law issues, however, calls can relate to any area of the law, and as such a commitment to professional development is important.
To apply, email through a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria to careers@womenslegaltas.org.au Please note that applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the position.
This position is advertised relying on an exception in the Anti-Discrimination Act, as a special measure. Accordingly, this position is open to women applicants only.
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