Managing Lawyer – Allied Justice – Ballarat, VIC

Reporting to the Director of Legal, you will play a pivotal role in leading Allied Justice’s family law and family violence practice. You will provide expert legal leadership, supervision and mentoring to a team of dedicated lawyers, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed and culturally safe legal services that improve the safety and wellbeing of families and individuals.

Specifically, you will:

• Supervise, mentor and support a team of senior lawyers and lawyers including conducting regular file reviews, monitoring caseloads and capacity
• Provide expert legal advice, representation and casework
• Oversee quality, compliance and performance across service delivery
• Build strong relationships with courts, Victoria Legal Aid and community sector partners
• Contribute to community legal education, advocacy and law reform initiatives
• Champion Allied Justice’s values and support a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture