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First Nations WLSQ is a specialist legal service who advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women based in Townsville and Palm Island. Fifty percent of our current staff members are First Nations women. We provide legal assistance, advice, court representation and community legal education.This position offers a unique opportunity to work with and to enforce the rights and interests of First Nations women in regional and remote areas of North Queensland.We undertake work in civil and administrative areas, including Child Protection, Domestic violence and Family Law. There are opportunities to expand our areas of practice in the future.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGeneral Legal Service PracticeProvide legal information and adviceProvide legal representation and casework in accordance with First Nations WLSQ casework guidelines.Conduct the carriage of legal matters including but not limited to giving legal advice, case conferencing, initiating or defending court action, representing clients in court and instructing Counsel where required.Conduct outreach work when required.Comply with all Professional Indemnity requirements and Compulsory Professional Development requirements.Adhere to the Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules 2023.Manage client records and files in accordance with the ASCR 2023 and the Community Legal Centres Australias Risk Management Guide.KEY SELECTION CRITERIAFirst Nations women solicitors encouraged to apply, including early career solicitorsSolicitors at any stage of their career path from early career to experienced solicitors may applyQualificationsBachelor of LawsEligible to hold a Practising Certificate in Queensland.Knowledge, Skills & ExpertiseAdmission as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of AustraliaCapacity to provide quality legal advice and caseworkExperience working with First Nations women preferredHighly developed interpersonal and communication skillsCultural competency with First Nations womenDemonstrated ability in the use of current computer technologyHold a current, unrestricted Queensland Drivers LicenceHold a current Blue Card or be eligible to obtain same #J-18808-Ljbffr