Senior Lawyer - Family Law and Domestic and Family Violence

Caxton Community Legal Centre

ABOUT CAXTON

Caxton Community Legal Centre's purpose is to promote and protect human rights in Queensland through access to justice.

Caxtonprovidesfree information, legalassistance,advocacyandsocial supportin relation to a broad range of legal issues forpeople living in theGreater Brisbane Region andStatewide.Priority is given to people who experience disadvantage, trauma and marginalisation,and whohave limitedcapability to self-advocate. Caxtonundertakes community education, engages in law and systemsreformand publishes legal information on a range oftopicsin theonlineQueensland Law Handbook .

THE ROLE -An OPPORTUNITY to Make a difference

Thisisa full-time and permanent role, available for immediate start.

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our multidisciplinary team of lawyers and social workers, providing clients with holistic and integrated legal support.

The role includes:

Family Law casework and trial work

Domestic and Family Violence case work and representation at hearings

Being rostered on as family law duty lawyer at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, including court appearances

- Representation at Family Dispute Resolution conferences

Being rostered on as DFV duty lawyer for respondents at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, following accreditation as a domestic and family violence duty lawyer

This is an outstanding opportunity for a family lawyer with five years’ post-admission experience who is looking to develop their advocacy skills and broaden their expertise. The position will be particularly rewarding for candidates considering a future career at the Bar or aspiring to practise as an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

Remuneration and Perks

- A supportive and inclusive workplace




- Level 6 under the SCHADS Awardsplusabove award entitlements
- $134,611.09 per annum (inclusive of superannuation and additional allowance for Senior Lawyers with 5+ years of experience)
- Christmasshutdownleavein addition to 4 weeks annual leave
- First Nations staff entitled toacolonial loadingpayment of4%on top of their base salary
- 35-hour weekof workpaid at38-hour week rate(pro rata)
- Flexibleworkarrangementsavailable
- 12.75% employer superannuationcontribution
- Excellenttax-free salary packingoptions available(up to $15,900)

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Apply well-developed knowledge of family law and domestic and family violence law to deliver high-quality casework and trial work across the relevant programs, as well as rostered duty lawyer services.

- Collaborate with social workers to provide holistic, client-centred services to a diverse range of clients within a human rights framework.
- Deliver community legal education, build sector relationships, participate in professional networks, and contribute to law and policy reform.

Provide supervision and guidance to restricted practitioners, PLT students and volunteers (this does not include line management)

- Demonstrated 5+ years of experience in family law and domestic and family violence law
- Bachelor of Laws
- Eligible for admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Current Unrestricted Practising Certificate
- Ability to complete the Legal Aid Queensland domestic and family violence duty lawyer accreditation

Forany questions about the role, pleasedon’thesitate to contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Lawyer - Family Law and Domestic and Family Violence enquiry via EthicalJobs.

- $134,611.09 per annum (inclusive of 12.75% superannuation andadditional Senior Lawyer allowance)

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📌 Senior Lawyer - Family Law and Domestic and Family Violence (Queensland)
🏢 Caxton Legal Centre
📍 Queensland