Description

Our client, Goldfields Community Legal Centre Inc. (GCLC), is seeking both Junior and Senior Lawyers to join its dedicated, multidisciplinary team in Kalgoorlie.

If you are seeking a legal role that offers professional depth, autonomy and genuine work–life balance - without compromising career progression - Kalgoorlie presents a compelling opportunity. Open to lawyers across all practice areas and levels of experience, these roles offer hands-on legal work, meaningful impact and flexible full-time or part-time arrangements.

What You Get

This is an opportunity to use your legal skills in a vital role supporting clients in need. Whether you bring experience in family law or are keen to broaden your practice into new areas, you will be supported to grow your career while making a genuine difference.

You will be based in the Kalgoorlie office, with occasional travel across the region, easy access to the town centre and all the lifestyle benefits regional living offers.

Your package includes:

• Excellent above-award salary and benefits

• Salary packaging with FBT exemptions

• Relocation support

• Flexible working arrangements

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Paid leave during the festive season office closure

• Paid Practicing Certificate

• Employee Assistance Program

• Non-billing, team-based approach to casework

• Supportive, collaborative and values-driven workplace culture

• Access to a diverse network of lawyers across WA

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, you will work as part of a professional, multidisciplinary team delivering legal assistance services across the region.

As part of a committed not-for-profit community legal centre, your work will include advice and casework, court representation, community legal education and contributions to law reform and systemic advocacy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice, casework and representation across a range of matters

• Conducting court appearances, including family law and restraining order matters

• Contributing to client intake and triage processes

• Supporting systemic advocacy, law reform initiatives and community legal education

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community organisations, government and key stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

GCLC is open to graduate, junior and senior lawyers, with flexibility to accommodate varying levels of experience and practice backgrounds. Most importantly, you will bring a positive attitude, a strong client focus and a willingness to learn.

You will ideally have:

• Experience providing legal advice and casework

• Ability to conduct matters before the courts

• Commitment to delivering client-centred legal services

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable clients, including First Nations people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (highly regarded)

• Current WA driver’s licence and National Police Clearance

• Willingness to obtain Working With Children Check

• Current or able to obtain practicing certificate

While GCLC values broad legal experience, familiarity with family law, restraining orders and family and domestic violence matters will be well regarded.

Why The Goldfields Region?

Relocating to Kalgoorlie offers a rare opportunity to build a meaningful legal career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle. The region is a well-serviced centre with a strong legal community, modern health and education facilities, and a vibrant social and sporting scene.

Affordable housing, minimal commute times and strong community connections contribute to an enviable quality of life. From a professional perspective, regional practice provides broad exposure, direct client engagement, advocacy opportunities and accelerated skill development that can be difficult to access in metropolitan settings.

About Goldfields Community Legal Centre

Goldfields Community Legal Centre Inc. (GCLC) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing high-quality legal advice and support to disadvantaged individuals and families across the Goldfields–Esperance region. GCLC delivers services across family and civil law and supports clients from diverse backgrounds.

For more information: www.gclc.com.au

Ready for a lifestyle change? Apply now.

Please submit your CV and cover letter today!

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Anita Nathan, CEO - 0419 533 ***