Job Description

Managing Lawyer- Community Law Program (Local Community Lead)

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Eastern Community Legal Centre – Box Hill VIC

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Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities and community members in Melbourne's East.

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About the role

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The Managing Lawyer- Community Law Program (Local Communities Lead) will co-manage the Community Law Program within the Eastern Community Legal Centre. This role involves significant legal, mentoring, partnership and engagement skills. The role will have a number of direct reports and will also engage in strategic partnerships to continue to develop legal service provision for communities who live, work or study in Melbourne's eastern metropolitan region.

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About You

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We are seeking a values driven and compassionate individual who truly knows the value of contributing to social justice outcomes by working as a lawyer within a multi-disciplinary practice.

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You will be an experienced lawyer, holding an unrestricted practising certificate in Victoria.

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You will be a compassionate and empathetic person, who engages well with others, who embraces a position of curiosity in engaging with others and enjoy working within a diverse team of talented individuals across a range of qualified disciplines.

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You will enjoy and champion teamwork and know that successes of the team reflect on the organisation as a whole.

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You will be eager to embrace the digital workplace, including new technologies- knowing that this assists communities whom the Eastern Community Legal Centre services.

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You will have excellent organising and planning skills, able to anticipate needs and effectively manage tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of self-awareness, resilience and professionalism.

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Specifically, you will have:

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Eligibility to hold an unrestricted legal practising certificate in Victoria

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Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring and supporting lawyers, volunteers and other professionals

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Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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Demonstrated ability to think strategically and respond to complex issues beyond the legal context

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Experience planning, coordinating and delivering services for disadvantaged and vulnerable communities

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Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

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The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

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Experience developing partnerships and working effectively with stakeholders across community and government sectors

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A commitment to multidisciplinary practice, continuous improvement and innovation

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Experience in community legal services, trauma-informed practice, or working with diverse communities will be highly regarded

📌 Managing Lawyer- Community Law Program (Local Community Lead) (Victoria)
🏢 Eastern Community Legal Centre
📍 Victoria