Generalist Solicitor - Community Legal (Melbourne)

Generalist Solicitor
- Community Legal Centre (Swan Hill, VIC) Pay: $91,913
- $109,249 + super + salary packaging Employment Type: Full-time or 0.8 FTE (35 hours/week) About the Role As a Generalist Solicitor you will provide free legal advice, casework and representation across a range of matters including family law, family violence, civil law and credit/debt issues. Working within an integrated service model, you will collaborate closely with professionals across social work, mental health and financial counselling to deliver holistic, client‑centred support. This role also offers opportunities to engage in community legal education, outreach services and law reform initiatives, ensuring your work extends beyond individual casework into broader community impact. Benefits
- Salary: $91,913
- $109,249 + Super – salary packaging up to $15,834 tax free
- Flexible, family‑friendly working workplace
- Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health and wellbeing benefits (including subsidised gym membership) Key Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality legal advice, casework and minor representation
- Participate in duty lawyer services and client appointment rosters
- Deliver outreach services to regional and remote communities
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support client outcomes
- Contribute to community legal education initiatives
- Maintain accurate case notes, reporting and data collection What You'll Bring – Essential
- Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia with a current practising certificate
- Minimum 2 years’ post‑admission experience (ideally)
- Experience across areas such as family law, family violence, civil law or credit/debt
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and supporting disadvantaged communities
- Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a team What You’ll Bring – Desirable
- Experience working within a Community Legal Centre or similar setting
- Experience representing clients in courts and tribunals
- Understanding of issues impacting vulnerable cohorts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and CALD populations Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification, a Working with Children Check and further compliance requirements as requested by the organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvvi0