Job type: Full time / Up to December 2025 Organisation: Victoria Legal Aid Reference: VG/VLA/CJ/1828499 Lawyer with expertise in Migration Law to join VLA and advocate for clients seeking protection. Make a real difference working with disadvantaged clients and contribute to improving service delivery and law reform initiatives. Full time maximum term position up to December 2025 (part time considered) Salary range: $87,799 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super and salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role In this position, you will provide legal advice and handle cases in the field of civil law, with a specific focus on Migration Law. You will act as a lawyer for clients in courts and tribunals, including duty services, casework and advice services. Your role will involve advocating effectively for clients with a particular focus on assisting asylum seekers who have been refused protection by the Department of Home Affairs under the Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to community legal education, participate in law reform initiatives, and engage in various projects undertaken by VLA. Building strong relationships with VLA personnel, court staff, community legal centres, and social justice organisations will also be an important aspect of this role. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. About you Capacity to work as an advocate and caseworker in civil law matters, with a particular focus on assisting asylum seekers in Migration law matters, with knowledge of or practical experience in relevant court and tribunal procedures. Ability to provide written and verbal legal advice within limited time constraints. Excellent interpersonal skills including the capacity to communicate effectively with clients who experience social and economic disadvantage. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and capacity to exercise self-care while undertaking challenging work. About Victoria Legal Aid We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1300 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 Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office) Access to discounted Private Health Insurance How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the following key selection criteria : Discuss your knowledge of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and experience working as an advocate and caseworker. Expand on your practical experience in the law and procedures with a focus on merits review and/or judicial review of administrative decisions. Discuss your experience working with clients who are socially, culturally and economically disadvantaged. 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 Chelsea Clark, Associate Director, Migration (03) 9280 3751 or Renee Rao, Recruitment Specialist on No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 17 November 2024. Other relevant information It 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr