Description

SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL (ESSENTIAL TO ROLE)

NAAFLS operates a bicultural, integrated service delivery model, where Solicitors work in partnership with Aboriginal Case Workers to provide holistic, culturally safe and client-centred services.

This model recognises that:

• Legal expertise and cultural knowledge are equally critical to effective service delivery
• Client outcomes are strengthened through collaborative, team-based practice 
• Services must be trauma-informed, culturally safe and responsive to community context

The Solicitor is responsible for delivering high-quality legal services within this partnership model, and for working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal colleagues and communities. Teams consist of a Solicitor and Case Worker who provide a wraparound holistic service to our clients to ensure they are fully supported through their journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally safe and trauma-informed legal advice and representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Keep accurate client files and enter data promptly using NAAFLS systems.
• Help deliver community legal education on family violence and related topics.
• Support improvements to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Prepare clear reports, submissions and presentations for community forums.
• Travel to remote communities as part of outreach and client support.

Requirements

Selection Criteria

• Hold or be eligible for a restricted or unrestricted practising certificate in the NT.
• Experience in a relevant legal role in family law, domestic violence and/or child protection.
• Experience providing culturally sensitive legal services to Indigenous clients, especially victims of family violence in remote communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and confidentiality skills.
• Sound knowledge of Family Law, domestic violence, child protection and related areas.
• Strong attention to detail; confident using electronic records and data systems.
• Collaborative team player in a cross-cultural workplace.
• Willing to travel overnight to remote communities (up to two trips of 2–5 days per month).
• Able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) and clear Criminal History Check.
• You will also need a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence