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Principal Solicitor – Kununurra

Kimberley Community Legal Services

Full time (1.0FTE) permanent role, generous salary (depending on experience), salary packaging, relocation allowance and additional paid Christmas leave

Who are Kimberley Community Legal Services? What makes us so different?

OUR MISSION

To be a dynamic organisation that works with the people and communities of the Kimberley to make a positive difference.

OUR VISION

Dignity, human rights, and social justice for all people in the Kimberley.

ABOUT US

We are one of Australias leading and largest remote civil law practices. A multidisciplinary service, offering legal, social work, and financial counselling. We provide a free service to vulnerable community members experiencing disadvantage. We have offices in Kununurra and Broome, with regular outreach to towns and communities in the beautiful Kimberley region.

We value:

- Empathy and respect

- Dedication and commitment

- Integrity and honesty

- Teamwork and collaboration

- Improvement and innovation

What THE PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR role looks like…….

We are looking for an experienced Principal Solicitor to join our multidisciplinary team at Kimberley Community Legal Service in Kununurra. As a Principal Solicitor, you will be working closely with our Chief Executive Officer to manage our Legal Team (East Kimberley).

No two days will look the same in this role, but a typical day might entail….

- Coordinate the provision of legal information, advice, assistance, casework, and representation to clients across the Kimberley region.

- Manage KCLS’ legal staff, including performance reviews and professional development planning and delivery.

- Coordinate the involvement of solicitors in community legal education and provide training and support to staff in the provision of legal information.

- Participate in community networks and build/maintain relationships with referring agencies, key organisations, community leaders, and local people relevant to legal issues.

- Identify and develop opportunities for improving the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of legal services and community legal education.





- Undertake professional development activities to maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the key responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

1. Eligibility to hold an unrestricted practising certificate in Western Australia and approximately 5 years or more post admission experience.

2. Well-developed casework and advocacy experience in family and civil law.

3. Proven ability to coordinate legal services and programs.

4. Demonstrated experience in the supervision of other solicitors and in managing and developing staff performance.

5. Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to apply these skills with a diverse range of people, groups, and organisations.

6. Understanding and commitment to principles of social justice and to working effectively with Indigenous people.

7. Experience in advising and representing people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and in developing and delivering community education programs.

8. Personal resilience, adaptability and ability to meet the challenges of remote service delivery.

9. Current driver’s license valid for use in WA.

Successful applicants will need to provide references, a recent WA Police Clearance, current Working with Children’s Check, and their working rights in Australia.

1. Experience in a community legal practice setting and/or community-based organisation

2. Completed or open to undertaking a Legal Practice Management Course relevant to either the Private or NFP sector.

3. Experience in Legal Practice Management

Benefits

Ok… sound’s good so far right? Wondering what else you get for working at KCLS?

· A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated

· Competitive salary plus 10.5% super

· Relocation assistance

· Full time and permanent work

· Generous leave entitlements, including 5 weeks per year

· Salary packaging – PBI employees may be eligible for FBT exemptions which can decrease taxable income and increase take-home pay - Up to $15,900 per annum (see here: ).

How to apply

Submitting your application is easy.



All you need to do is submit your resume and cover letter addressing why you would be a great fit for the role. Don’t be afraid to really showcase your talent and/or potential. We ask that you please upload your application documents as a PDF.

Time to apply! Applications cl ose on 5 th March 2023. Sho rtlisting and interviews may commence, and appointments made before the closing date, so don’t delay. Apply now via our recruitment partners - .

To view the Candidate Information Pack, client HERE

KCLS values a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills, and backgrounds including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Dont hesitate to reach out if you need a hand with your application.

Have any questions? Contact Tara Roopra on Show phone number, or via email View email address on recruit.zoho.com

It's great you are still reading – that means you resonate with the above! We are searching for someone who can meet most of the following: 1. Eligibility to hold an unrestricted practising certificate in Western Australia and approximately 5 years or more post admission experience. 2. Well-developed casework and advocacy experience in family and civil law. 3. Proven ability to coordinate legal services and programs. 4. Demonstrated experience in the supervision of other solicitors and in managing and developing staff performance. 5. Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to apply these skills with a diverse range of people, groups, and organisations. 6. Understanding and commitment to principles of social justice and to working effectively with Indigenous people. 7. Experience in advising and representing people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and in developing and delivering community education programs. 8. Personal resilience, adaptability and ability to meet the challenges of remote service delivery. 9. Current driver’s license valid for use in WA. Successful applicants will need to provide references, a recent WA Police Clearance, current Working with Children’s Check, and their working rights in Australia. Further DESIRABLE criteria 1. Experience in a community legal practice setting and/or community-based organisation 2. Completed or open to undertaking a Legal Practice Management Course relevant to either the Private or NFP sector. 3. Experience in Legal Practice Management

Benefits of working as a Principal Solicitor in Kununurra 6743, WA:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package

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