Under the supervision of the TEWLS Principal Lawyer, the Lawyer will provide high-quality, culturally-appropriate and holistic legal assistance, including legal advice, casework and representation (litigation), and legal information and referral to women and non-binary people in the Greater Darwin region within TEWLS’ practice areas, with particular focus on clients experiencing or at risk of experiencing DFSV. The Lawyer will work within TEWLS’ specialist women’s services practice, and under the general direction of the TEWLS Principal Lawyer, will be expected to apply (and if required, acquire) a high level of expertise to provide legal services across a range of matters. Critically, the Lawyer will have the skills to sensitively take instructions from clients who have experienced or are experiencing DFSV, child sexual abuse and other forms of discrimination and abuse by way of trauma-informed best practice and principles.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions about the role or would like to apply for the position, please email Rachael Hillier, Office Manager, at rhillier@tewls.org.au using the subject line: Lawyer Position. TEWLS is committed to working together to achieve a more inclusive community and strives to be a workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity and a wide range of skills, expertise and experience.
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