At a Glance
- Tasks: Support survivors with legal advice and navigate complex issues with care.
- Company: Join Knowmore, a trauma-informed legal service dedicated to social justice.
- Benefits: Meaningful work, supportive team environment, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace valuing unique perspectives and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of survivors while growing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Strong legal skills, experience with complex cases, and a commitment to cultural safety.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
A 12-month fixed-term opportunity to make a meaningful difference for survivors. The National Redress Scheme and the Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme are entering their final stages, and there is urgent work to do. Knowmore is focused on helping as many survivors as possible understand their options, access legal advice and make informed decisions about applying for redress.
As a Senior Lawyer at Knowmore, you will provide high quality legal information, advice and representation to clients considering or progressing applications under redress schemes. You will manage a significant caseload, including more complex matters, and work closely with clients to help them understand their options and navigate sensitive legal issues with care, respect and dignity.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across legal, social work, financial counselling and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement teams to ensure clients receive holistic and culturally safe support. You will also contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Knowmore’s legal services, including mentoring and professionally supporting other lawyers and contributing to law reform, community legal education and other engagement activities.
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer who is compassionate, practical and committed to working in a trauma-informed and culturally safe way. You will bring strong legal skills, sound judgement and experience managing a significant caseload, including complex matters, together with a thoughtful approach to working with people who may be experiencing distress, grief or trauma.
Experience in redress, personal injury, human rights, administrative law, community legal services, First Nations justice issues or working with people who have experienced trauma will be highly regarded. Most importantly, you will share Knowmore’s commitment to access to justice and respectful, survivor-centred practice.
We recognise and value the strength that diversity brings to our work. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from multicultural, multifaith and linguistically diverse communities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.
Senior Lawyer in Perth employer: Knowmore Legal Service
Knowmore is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and respect. As a Senior Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of trauma survivors while benefiting from ongoing training and development in a culturally safe environment. Located in a vibrant community, Knowmore fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding employment in the legal sector.
