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Senior Lawyer – Justice Connect – Melbourne or Sydney

  • Closing date and time: 28/03/2025 11:59 pm

  • Five-plus years unsupervised practice as a lawyer, or equivalent experience in a legal role
  • Understanding of legal issues commonly faced by LALCs, including experience in some of the following areas: governance, property law, employment law, contracts, economic development, charity law and deductible gift recipient status
  • Understanding of the cultural and legal context in which LALCs operate (highly desirable)
  • Demonstrated cultural competency in providing services to Aboriginal people and/or organisations (preferably in a legal environment) and/or relevant experience demonstrating an ability to acquire and apply those skills quickly in the role
  • Experience delivering plain language legal advice and information
  • Experience delivering legal training to non-legally trained audience (desirable)
  • Sound computer skills within a legal practice environment; knowledge of CRM systems desirable
  • Drive, focus, good judgment and a sense of humour

How to apply

Please upload your resume and a cover letter which outlines the skills and experience that will help you achieve success in this role. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

  • Contact: Phoebe Duggan, 03 8636 4456

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