Job description
About the role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Lawyer and accredited Family Dispute Practitioner to manage the Legal Aid WA Family Dispute Resolution service. The position will co-ordinate and manage the Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and Mediation Style Conference (Protection and Care) programs throughout Western Australia, act as a senior FDR Chairperson and Mediation Style Conference Convener and provide high level FDR and Mediation Style Conference advice, information and support to internal and external stakeholders.
About you
To be eligible to apply you will be admitted to practice law in Western Australia with considerable post admission experience in a range of family law matters, and be registered as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
You will also have a sound knowledge and understanding of professional practice standards, issues and trends relating to family dispute resolution practices and family law including child protection, and have recent experience in chairing property and parenting (family dispute resolution) conferences.
About us and what we can offer you
We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements, including opportunities to purchase leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. click here to learn more about the benefits we offer employees.
Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.
Further information
Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us, and click here to learn about the benefits we offer employees.
Substantive Equality
Legal Aid Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of people from all diverse backgrounds.
Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Other Conditions
This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process. Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.
Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.