Description de l'emploi

Role overview

Knowmore Legal Service is seeking a lawyer for a fixed-term full-time appointment in Perth through to 30 June 2027. The position sits within a national service that helps victim-survivors of childhood abuse and members of the Stolen Generations pursue legal redress, compensation and justice.

The organisation delivers free and confidential support across legal assistance, financial counselling, social support and cultural support for First Nations people. Its approach is trauma-informed and culturally safe, with the goal of helping clients make informed decisions on their path to healing and justice.

This role is purpose-led and offers salary packaging, additional superannuation and leave benefits.

What you will do

Work within the legal team under the guidance of a Managing Lawyer and Senior Lawyers.
Advise people on their legal options relating to childhood sexual abuse.
Provide clear legal information, advice, representation and referrals to survivors of child sexual abuse and the Stolen Generations through phone and face-to-face channels.
Operate in line with relevant legal profession obligations and the Community Legal Centre Risk Management Guide.
Collaborate with internal legal and non-legal staff, as well as external service providers, so client needs are identified and addressed promptly and effectively.
Handle a substantial caseload while meeting service standards, timeframes and data recording requirements.
Arrange referrals, including warm referrals, to appropriate support services.
Take part in outreach to relevant agencies and, where possible, remote communities in a culturally respectful way.

What the organisation is looking for

An active practising certificate authorising legal practice in Perth, WA.
Practical knowledge of administrative law and/or civil law, or a strong working understanding of those areas.
Experience giving legal advice to vulnerable people using a trauma-informed approach.
Demonstrated cultural capability when working with Aboriginal people and/or organisations, or the ability to learn and apply these skills quickly.
Ability to explain legal matters in plain language.
Comfort with computer systems used in legal practice; CRM system knowledge is an advantage.
Willingness to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Strong commitment to social justice.
Resilience, self-awareness and the ability to manage personal wellbeing effectively.

Benefits and working conditions

Permanent-feeling commitment through a fixed-term contract running until 30 June 2027.
General leave entitlements, including a full shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day without using annual leave.
17.5% leave loading on annual leave.
Not-for-profit salary packaging, including options such as general expenses, parking, novated leasing, meals and entertainment.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working with two work-from-home days, adjusted pro rata for part-time staff after a qualifying probation period and home office assessment.
Access to paid external supervision as well as regular internal supervision.
Training and development opportunities beyond the core training program.
Employee assistance program access.
An extra 0.5% superannuation on top of the guaranteed rate.
Trauma-informed workplace supports such as break spaces, couches, puzzles and food.
Meaningful, socially impactful work with no billable hours and no expectation of overtime or unpaid work, according to staff feedback.

Team environment and values

Lawyers work closely with social workers, counsellors, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement advisers and financial counsellors so that clients receive coordinated support. The organisation says its work is guided by respect, teamwork, courage, integrity and innovation.

Application and checks

Applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the role and a resume showing relevant skills, experience and qualifications. A satisfactory National Police Records Check and Working with Children Check are required.

Diversity and inclusion

The organisation welcomes applicants of all ages and backgrounds and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from multicultural, multifaith and linguistically diverse communities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Additional information

Knowmore says further information is available on its own website. The posting also references a video featuring Aunty Glendra Stubbs, a Wiradjuri Elder in Residence who has supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients since 2013.

The role is based in Perth, Western Australia.

Lawyer - Perth