Principal Lawyer – Self‑Representation Services Sydney or Melbourne | FT or 0.8 FTE | Hybrid | $130k super salary packaging Are you a senior lawyer who wants your work to have real impact? This role leads a specialist program supporting people who are navigating complex court processes without legal representation. You’ll guide a small team, oversee legal practice, and help shape innovative, digitally‑enabled service delivery. What you’ll do Lead a specialist legal practice delivering discrete advice, supervising clinics, and managing risk Support people self‑representing by helping them understand processes, prepare documents, and present their case Supervise and mentor lawyers paralegals Build strong stakeholder relationships with courts, partners and referral pathways Drive service innovation through digital tools and integrated delivery models About you You bring experience or other areas with transferable skills and experience: Civil law (credit/debt, building disputes, tenancy) Employment law Administrative law Contract or commercial disputes Tenancy law You’re confident managing legal risk, supervising others, and running a practice. Experience or willingness to embrace digital service delivery or integrated models is a bonus. A Principal‑level practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one) is required. A week in the role might include Reviewing advice plans on tenancy appeals, bankruptcy, unpaid wages or breach of contract Meeting with court stakeholders to refine referral pathways Supervising secondees and reviewing clinic file notes Supporting staff with complex enquiries and workflow priorities Ensuring files meet risk and compliance standards Why this role stands out Hybrid flexibility – minimum 40% in‑office across the month 5 weeks annual leave Christmas shutdown cultural leave Salary packaging to boost take‑home pay Learning development – study leave, training, coaching Supportive, values‑driven culture focused on wellbeing and impact Contact: Rachel Townes-Vigh | rachel@eliasrecruitment.com | 0439 936 199
