Senior Lawyer or Lawyer - Family Law and Family Violence PracticeHume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS)Position: Senior Lawyer / Lawyer Family Law and Family ViolenceClassification: Victorian Community Legal Centres Multi Enterprise Agreement ********* - The classification and salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills and experienceAbout usHume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS) is a service of Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) – a proudly independent, community-managed organisation, dedicated to strengthening families and individuals across North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina of NSW and an organisation committed to social justice, inclusion and trauma-informed care.HRCLS is a generalist, place-based, cross-border community legal service that supports people facing everyday legal problems through our Civil Law, Family Law and Family Violence practices.
Working alongside community, education, health, and specialist family violence services, including through health justice partnerships, we provide integrated, client-centred support that improves access to justice.Why Join Us?
Salary between $100,044 and $124,053 (pro rata) plus superannuation (based on skills and experience)Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) plus 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New YearRelocation assistance of up to $2,500Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balanceOngoing In-house training and professional development opportunities!
Bi-monthly external supervision providedA supportive, collaborative workplace committed to wellbeing and continuous learningAbout the RoleJoin a passionate and experienced team dedicated to improving access to justice for people experiencing family law, family violence and related issues.
This is an opportunity to undertake meaningful legal work while enjoying strong professional support, adaptable working arrangements, and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.We are looking for a compassionate,



motivated and client-focused Lawyer to join our dedicated team in providing trauma-informed, holistic, client-centered services to people experiencing family law, family violence and related issues.As a Lawyer within our Family Law and Family Violence Practice, you will:Deliver legal assistance services including information, advice, casework and court representationDevelop and maintain strong relationships with sector stakeholders, partner and community organisationsProvide secondary consultations to partner organisations and key stakeholdersDesign and deliver community legal education and professional development activitiesContribute to law reform, policy and advocacy initiativesActively participate in team, practice and organisational meetings and activitiesSenior Lawyerswill have minimum 5 years post admission experience and will also supervise legal and non-legal work undertaken by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers.Is This You?
We welcome applications from experienced practitioners seeking a senior role, as well as lawyers who are looking to further develop their expertise in family law and family violence practice within a supportive and collaborative environment.To be eligible, you will need to hold (or be eligible to hold) an unrestricted practising certificate in Australia.Additionally, the following will be highly valued:Understanding of trauma-informed practiceLegal practice experience (or capacity to work)



in family law and family violence mattersCourt representation experience in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and/or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.As our ideal candidate, you will:Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and access to justice principles.Be resilient, empathetic and adaptableBring strong legal analysis, communication and advocacy skills.Apply a trauma-informed and client-centred approach to service delivery.Be reflective and committed to continuous learning.At HRCLS, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families experiencing legal disadvantage while being supported by a highly skilled, collaborative and values-driven team.
If you are passionate about social justice and want to contribute to positive change in our region, we encourage you to apply.Your Next Chapter BeginsLive and work in Wodonga, a vibrant regional city on the Murray River, offering an enviable lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
Enjoy excellent local food and wine, outdoor recreation, the nearby snowfields and a strong regional community.The Position Description for this role is based on a Lawyer who holds an unrestricted practising certificate and has between 3 and 5 years of experience.
The role is also open to newly admitted and senior lawyers, with the Position Description and level of responsibility aligned to the successful candidate's skills, experience and level of practice.The relevant Position Description can be accessed via the UMFC Careers page by selecting the applicable vacancy.jobs/organisations/upper-murray-family-care/.
At UMFC, child safety is at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to be a Child Safe and inclusive organisation, welcoming people of all backgrounds.As part of our recruitment process, we conduct comprehensive screening checks.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all genders.
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📌 Senior Lawyer Or Lawyer - Family Law And Family Violence Practice (Canberra)
🏢 Upper Murray Family Care
📍 Canberra