Senior Community Lawyer, Family Violence Initiatives – Melbourne VIC

Join Eastern Community Legal Centre’s Family Violence Initiatives team and play a senior role delivering trauma-informed legal services to women experiencing or at risk of family violence. Working across integrated Health Justice Partnership programs, you’ll manage complex family violence and family law matters, collaborate with advocates and health partners and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals. You will hold an unrestricted Victorian practising certificate and bring experience in family violence and family law, with strong litigation, client advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills. This is a multi-site role, offering flexible work, strong supervision and a values-driven, multidisciplinary culture focused on justice and community impact. Apply now to use your legal expertise where it makes a real difference.

How to apply

If you value integrated, community-based legal practice supporting safety and justice for women and children, you are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key skills and experience. Alternatively, call Kelly Gentle to have an information pack emailed to you.