Lawyer

Victoria Legal Aid · Ringwood · Posted 18 hours ago

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$95,187 - $104,924 + super + up to $15,900 in salary packaging

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Job posted on: 21st Oct 2026

Melbourne > Ringwood

Full Time, Part Time, Hybrid Work from Home

Legal and Human Rights, Domestic & Family Violence, Family Services

Not For Profit (NFP), State Government

Job description

Full-time ongoing position (part-time applications considered)

Salary range: $95,187 - $104,924 plus super

Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a dedicated Lawyer to join our Ringwood team.

As a Lawyer, you'll provide high-quality legal services, duty lawyer support, casework and advice, with a primary focus on criminal law and family violence. You'll also advocate for our clients in various courts and tribunals and help improve access to justice for those who need it most.

The Ringwood Office is one of VLA's largest metropolitan offices, providing services to Heidelberg and Ringwood Magistrates Courts, the Mental Health Review Tribunal, and various outreach services. The office is home to approximately 65 staff members and enjoys an excellent workplace culture.

This role is based at our Ringwood office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

Ability to represent clients in criminal law and family violence matters in court.

A current Australian practising certificate that entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).

High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, staff, and external stakeholders, handling sensitive and complex issues.

Demonstrated ability to contribute to a supportive team environment and manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and ensuring clients receive the support they need.

Entitled to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners).

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.

About VLA

We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1500+ staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work from home & office model

Generous leave benefits, including:

Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)

Paid gender affirmation leave

Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year

Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives

Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing

Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals

Free annual flu vaccinations

Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please click "Apply Now" and submit your current resume and a cover letter.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team via [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Khushi Malhotra, Deputy Managing Lawyer on (03) 9259 5489 or [email protected].

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on the advertised closing date.

Other relevant information

It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

A position description is attached.

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About Victoria Legal Aid

Victoria Legal Aid provides legal representation, family dispute resolution, and non-legal advocacy to individuals in need. With over 1400 employees in 16 offices across Victoria, the organisation focuses on preventing and resolving legal issues through information, advice, and education for diverse clients.

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