At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support to Aboriginal clients facing family violence and work with a supportive team.
- Company: Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, dedicated to serving the Aboriginal community.
- Benefits: Full-time role with a focus on cultural safety and trauma-informed practices.
- Other info: Join a newly established service with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Qualifications: Law degree and passion for social justice and community advocacy.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) in Preston, VIC, invites a Junior Lawyer to join the newly established Family Violence Service. This full-time, fixed-term role offers an opportunity to provide trauma-informed, culturally safe legal support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients facing family violence, including intervention orders and related criminal matters.
You will work with senior lawyers, social workers and community staff to deliver coordinated advocacy and legal support.
Junior Lawyer, Family Violence (Aboriginal Community) in Preston employer: Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community as a Local Justice Worker in Drouin. With a strong commitment to culturally safe practices and a supportive work environment, VALS provides generous benefits including additional leave, salary packaging, and ongoing professional development, all while fostering a passionate team dedicated to justice reinvestment and early intervention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Contact Details:
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Recruitment Team
