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Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Queensland / Flexible LocationLGBTI Legal Service Inc.About LGBTI Legal ServiceLGBTI Legal Service is a statewide specialist community legal service established by and for the LGBTIQA+ community in Queensland. The Service operates a no wrong door approach, in recognition of the significant gaps in culturally safe and inclusive legal services for LGBTIQA+ people.We have been providing legal advice and representation since 2009 in a wide range of legal areas including family law, domestic and family violence, criminal law, victim support, employment law and government decisions, discrimination and human rights issues. We undertake strategic litigation on critical issues such as discrimination, human rights, and gender affirming care. We also deliver community legal education and undertake law reform initiatives.LGBTI Legal Service is seeking a passionate and dedicated Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join our thriving small team in this new position. This is a permanent position (full time or part time).About the Solicitor / Senior Solicitor positionThe Solicitor/Senior Solicitorprovideshigh qualityculturally safe and inclusivelegal advice and casework on specialist LGBTIQA+ legal issuesand contributes to law reform,advocacyand community legal education activities of LGBTI Legal Service.The Solicitor/Senior Solicitor reports to the Managing Solicitor, and will work closely with our small team of lawyers, paralegals and support staff.Your skills, knowledge, and experienceWe will be selecting applicants based on their responses to the selection criteria below:Hold or be eligible to hold a Queensland Practising Certificate.Awareness of the legal and social justice issues facing LGBTIQA+ communities and a commitment to equal access to justice.Ability to provide high quality,timely,holisticandappropriate legalinformation, advice, caseworkservicesand representation in one or more of the following practice areas: family, DFV, human rights/discrimination and/or employment law.Knowledge of, or ability to rapidlyacquireknowledge of, referral and information sources relevant to peopleseekinglegal and otherassistance.High levelof interpersonal communication skills including the ability to engage with a range of audiences and stakeholders internal and external with sensitivity.Proven ability to manage time, organise tasks, and work independently and in a team with minimal supervision to complete work and solve problems.Why work for us?The Service continues to grow its reach to LGBTIQA+ communities throughout Queensland. We are a unique statewide legal service with an office in Kurilpa (West End, Brisbane) with a number staff and volunteers working remotely in their local regional areas. This has enabled us to expand our in-person service delivery and outreach into regional areas across Queensland.We offer a range of employment and remuneration benefits including:Interesting rewarding and cutting-edge legal work and strategic litigation in LGBTIQA+ issuesA safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTIQA+ people and our allies with best practice policies in place to support our employees and volunteersPermanent position with the option to work full time or part time70-hour fortnights with flexible work hours (time in lieu)Level 5 to 6 under the SCHADS Award, $95,000 - $106,000 per annum (exclusive of superannuation and based on experience)Not-for-Profit salary packaging - up to $15,900 of base salary tax freeFour weeks of annual leave per annum plus leave loadingTwo weeks additional leave over Christmas closure periodFlexible work location (remote work from regional QLD, work from home and/or work in the office).Our organisation prides itself on actively supporting staff wellbeing, safety and inclusion. Our positive team culture is grounded in care and respect for each other, ensuring a healthy and happy workplace for all.How to applyWe strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to apply. This includes LGBTIQA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disabilities and people living in regional areas throughout Queensland. Your unique perspective is valued.If you meet some, but not all of the above selection criteria, or have only worked in one of our legal practice areas, we encourage you to make an application. We appreciate that people obtain skills and experience in a range of ways, and value peoples curiosity and openness to learning.If you would like further information about the position and LGBTI Legal Service please go to our website www.lgbtilegalservice.org.au , Instagram @lgbtilegalservice or contact Julie Howes, Principal Solicitor/CEO at [email protected] using the subject line: Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Queensland / Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobsor call 0408 198 842.If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please click the "Apply Now" button.Your application must include:A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position and addressing the selection criteria (maximum 3 pages)A resume with your skills, experience and qualificationsThe contact details of two professional refereesWe will confirm we have received your application and will provide updates about the status of your application throughout the recruitment process.Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment and have an employment Working with Children Check.Level 5 to 6 under the SCHADS Award, $95,000 - $106,000 per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr