Job Description
ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in ****, we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state, supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.
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Benefits of working for ATSILS: (but not limited to)
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Ability to Salary Sacrifice
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Supported Learning and Development
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Role Purpose:
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Our Ipswich office is looking for a passionate Family/Civil Law Legal Practitioner with a strong interest in social justice to join our busy team. As one of Queensland's largest legal practices, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
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About You:
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You must be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland or hold (or be eligible for immediate acquisition of) a current Practising Certificate and be admitted as a Legal Practitioner or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the Australian High Court.
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Must be the holder (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card prior to commencing work.
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You should demonstrate a high level of professional service and capacity across a wide range of Family and Civil Law proceedings (including casework relating to Child Protection and Domestic Violence applications; plus, casework relating to Civil Litigation generally, such as Anti-discrimination matters, Estates, and Consumer Protection type matters.
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Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years of full-time experience, resilience in handling complex cases, including Domestic Violence and Child Protection work, and the ability to develop culturally competent service skills.
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Key Responsibilities:
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In this role, you will engage directly with clients daily, honing your advocacy skills within a busy team. You will have the autonomy to manage your own workflows without the pressure of billable hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
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Enjoy flexible working hours and a family-friendly atmosphere, along with generous salary packaging options exclusive to public beneficiary organizations, plus superannuation and additional benefits.
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We also provide access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) facilities and a comprehensive Workforce Development Strategy.
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For experienced Legal Practitioners, there is an opportunity for specialization as an Independent Children's Lawyer and Separate Representative, with support for attending required events and ongoing practice.
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ATSILS wishes you every success in this fast-paced recruitment. We will interview promptly and look to candidates who can commence ASAP.
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📌 Lawyer (Queensland)
🏢 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD
📍 Queensland