Job type: Ongoing - full time or part time / Ongoing Organisation: Victoria Legal Aid Reference: VG/VLA/RSD/1828695 Job posted: 01/11/2024 Closes: 17/11/2024 Classification: VLA4 - V4 LO4 B Job duration: Ongoing Contact: Gemma Mc Inerney, Deputy Managing Lawyer | (03) 5329 6222 Salary Range: $98,902 - $123,624 Seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead Assessment and Referral Court services, provide legal support, and improve access for clients with mental health and cognitive challenges. Full time ongoing position (part time applications considered) Salary range: $98,902 - $123,624 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role As a Senior Lawyer, you will coordinate duty lawyer and casework services for Assessment and Referral Court (ARC). You'll provide expert legal advice and represent clients, especially those with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, or neurological impairments. You will work on developing policies to improve our services and build strong relationships with stakeholders in the justice system. Additionally, you'll also mentor, supervise, and train junior lawyers to help them build their skills and knowledge. This role is based at our Ballarat office on Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Country. About you As our ideal candidate, you will: Bring experience in criminal law and advocacy, particularly in handling complex cases. Have experience working with clients who have mental illness, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, or neurological impairments, and approach these situations with empathy and understanding. Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners. Have a passion for mentoring and training staff, helping them develop their skills and confidence. A current Australian practising certificate that entitles you to practice in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory). 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. About Ballarat Ballarat is a vibrant regional city in Victoria, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and strong community spirit. Just over an hour from Melbourne, it offers a mix of urban amenities and beautiful parks, making it an ideal place to live and 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. 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 Access to discounted Private Health Insurance Relocation allowance if relocating for the role How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter that addresses the following: Your interest in the role and location Your experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, or neurological impairments. 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. 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