Senior Solicitor - Family Law and Child Protection

The Senior Solicitor provides leadership, expertise and high-quality legal services across ALRM's Civil, Child Protection and Family Law Practice. The role is responsible for managing complex legal matters, advocating for clients in superior and specialist jurisdictions, and supporting the delivery of culturally secure, client-centred legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Working closely with the Civil Practice Director, the Senior Solicitor contributes to practice development, staff supervision, mentoring, community engagement and organisational initiatives that improve access to justice and legal outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Key responsibilities

Provide high-quality legal advice, representation and advocacy in family law, child protection and related civil law matters

Conduct complex matters in courts and tribunals, including hearings, trials and dispute resolution processes

Manage a significant and complex caseload with a high degree of autonomy

Ensure legal services are delivered in accordance with professional obligations, legal aid requirements and ALRM policies

Identify and respond to emerging legal issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Provide guidance, supervision and mentoring to junior legal practitioners and other team members





Support capability development through coaching, knowledge sharing and practical supervision

Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed and client-centred legal services

Establish and maintain productive relationships with courts, legal service providers, government agencies and community organisations

Contribute to law reform, policy development and advocacy initiatives relevant to family law and child protection

About you

Admitted to practise as a legal practitioner in South Australia and eligible to hold an unrestricted practising certificate

Minimum five years post-admission experience in legal practice

Current unrestricted South Australian Driver's Licence

Significant experience in family law and child protection legal practice

Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters and advocacy in court proceedings

Strong understanding of relevant legislation, legal processes and professional obligations

Experience managing competing priorities in a high-volume legal environment

Demonstrated understanding of the impact of colonisation, dispossession and systemic disadvantage on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Proven ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities

Highly developed advocacy, negotiation and legal problem-solving skills

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📌 Senior Solicitor - Family Law and Child Protection (Adelaide)
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