Managing Lawyer - Civil Law Practice (w/ Relocation Assistance)

Overview

Managing Lawyer - Civil Law Practice (w/ Relocation Assistance) role at Hume Riverina Community Legal Service. This full-time position is based in Wodonga, VIC, with relocation assistance and a hybrid work model (up to 2 days WFH per week).

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality legal assistance, including complex casework and court representation
• Supervising and mentoring a team of lawyers and legal staff
• Overseeing legal compliance, risk, and quality assurance within the practice
• Deputising for the Principal Lawyer in their absence
• Contributing to law reform and advocacy in civil law and access to justice
• Strengthening partnerships and participating in community legal education
• Supporting operational planning, reporting, and service delivery targets
• Championing workplace safety, wellbeing, and child-safe practices
• Promoting a values-based, inclusive, and culturally safe organisational culture

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold (or be eligible to hold) an unrestricted practising certificate in Australia and demonstrated senior legal experience in civil law
• Experience supervising or mentoring legal practitioners or PLT students
• Experience providing legal representation in courts and tribunals (Magistrates’ Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia)
• Strong knowledge of issues affecting vulnerable clients in regional and remote areas
• Experience in trauma-informed or community legal practice settings
• Familiarity with Victorian and NSW legal frameworks, or willingness to learn
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence and ability to obtain Working with Children Clearance and a clear National Police Check
• Willingness to travel weekly to regional communities (fleet vehicles provided)

Ideal attributes

• Commitment to cultural humility, social justice, and community empowerment
• Leadership with a collaborative, inclusive supervision style
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability, empathy, and reflective practice mindset
• Strong desire to invest in the growth and development of junior lawyers

Benefits

• Competitive above-award salary of $124,646 – $129,763 (pro-rata), plus super
• Hybrid work model (up to 2 days WFH per week)
• Relocation assistance of up to $2,500
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) plus 3 additional leave days
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging options to maximise take-home pay
• Flexible work arrangements
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to fleet vehicles for work-related travel
• A values-led culture prioritising wellbeing, inclusion, and safety
• Ongoing in-house training and professional development opportunities

About the Organisation

HRCLS provides legal assistance in civil and family law to those most in need across North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina of NSW. The organisation supports safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, with a trauma-informed approach.

Application Information

We encourage you to submit applications early; interviews will commence in early January. If you are a senior lawyer ready to lead and mentor in a community legal context, apply today to join us in delivering meaningful justice.

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