Job Description

Join the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service (TALS) in a family law role where your work supports real justice outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Tasmania.

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This full-time role is based in Hobart and offers:

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- Salary from $83,232 to $101,907 + Super & Salary packaging benefits
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- 35-hour work week & no billable hours
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- On-call allowances and paid time off after weekend on-call shifts
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- Career development and support from experienced lawyers
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About TALS

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TALS is a community-controlled organisation providing culturally safe, holistic legal services across criminal, family, child safety and family violence prevention matters.

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Our lawyers work alongside Aboriginal Liaison Officers and support staff to help clients navigate legal issues while addressing broader challenges such as housing, health, family violence and community connection.

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The Opportunity

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Reporting to the Senior Lawyer, you will provide legal advice, casework and representation in family and child safety matters across southern Tasmania.

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The role may be appointed at Level 1 or Level 2, depending on your experience.

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Level 1 suits newly admitted or early-career lawyers looking to develop advocacy and family law experience with solid mentoring.

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Level 2 suits lawyers with experience in family, parenting or child safety matters who can manage files more independently and support junior team members.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Conduct family and child safety casework
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- Provide legal advice to vulnerable clients
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- Appear in court and undertake advocacy work
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- Prepare correspondence, advice and court documents
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- Build relationships with Legal Aid, courts and community organisations
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- Participate in community legal education and law reform projects
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- Contribute to the after-hours roster supporting Aboriginal people in custody
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About You

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To be successful, you will need:

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- Admission, or eligibility for admission, as a legal practitioner in Tasmania
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- Current registration to work with vulnerable people
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- Current National Police Check
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- Experience, or strong interest, in family law, parenting and child safety matters
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- Court advocacy experience, or willingness to develop these skills
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- Strong written communication and file management skills
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- Experience working with vulnerable or trauma-affected clients
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- Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
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- Resilience, empathy and professional boundaries
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- A genuine commitment to social justice
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You will also receive:

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- 23 days annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading) + 15 days personal/carer's leave
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- Cultural and ceremonial leave
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- Paid parental leave, where eligible
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- Travel and meal allowances where required
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- A collaborative, culturally grounded team environment
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Weekend on-call is generally shared across lawyers and may occur approximately once every three months, with weekday on-call around one to two times per month.

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📌 Family Lawyer - Aboriginal Community Legal Service (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Hobart