Senior Family Lawyer

Victorian Government • Horsham Region • 2w ago

Full time ongoing position (part time considered) Salary range: $110,357 - $127,333 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging\Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model Relocation support offered About the roleVictoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our Horsham office. In this role, you will provide high quality legal services, represent clients, and conduct casework in family law, child protection and family violence including intervention order matters. You will also work as a duty lawyer in the Magistrates Court of Victoria and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, including the Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) pilot project. You will mentor and train junior lawyers, help develop legal education programs and take part in policy and law reform projects. Some travel is required for community outreach and support. This role is based at our Horsham office on Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagalk Country. About youAs our ideal candidate, you will possess: Strong knowledge of family law, family violence, and child protection law, with experience in relevant court processes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse clients, particularly those facing social and economic disadvantage. The ability to supervise and mentor junior legal staff and contribute to the development of training and educational programs. Independent Children's Law experience is desirable. A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory). Entitled to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners) (mandatory). Why Horsham?Proudly sitting on the lands of the Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Jupagulk, Wergaia and Wotjobaluk Peoples, Horsham is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Victoria. Boasting such iconic attractions like the Gariwerd National Park (Grampians) and the Pyrenees wine region. If you are one for regional charm and attractions like affordable housing, opportunities for activities and regular community events then this is the city for you. Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities. About Victoria Legal AidWe provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve. Employee benefits Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model Training and professional development opportunities Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing * Relocation support if relocating for the role How to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Karla Randle, Regional Manager on (03) 5381 6000 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 17 November 2025. Other relevant informationIt is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community. VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

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