Managing Lawyer - Civil Law Practice

• Earn above award salary between $124,646 - $129,763 pro-rata (based on skills and experience) PLUS Super!
• Hybrid work model (up to 2 days WFH per week)
• Relocation assistance of up to $2,500 to help you settle!
• Ongoing In-house training and professional development opportunities!
• Access to fleet vehicles for work-related travel
• Based in Wodonga, VIC - Enjoy regional living with flexible work options!

Live Where Lifestyle Meets Purpose

Nestled on the banks of the Murray River, Wodonga offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and a relaxed lifestyle. Enjoy weekend access to award-winning wineries, scenic trails, and seasonal events - all while contributing to a purpose-driven organisation improving lives in regional communities.

Step Into a Role That Makes a Difference

HRCLS is looking for a full-time Managing Lawyer for the Civil Law Practice, based in Wodonga, VIC. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, this role will contribute to managing program deliverables and overseeing service delivery activities of the practice ensuring high-quality legal assistance services are delivered in a trauma-informed way. 

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing high-quality legal assistance, including complex casework and court representation
• Supervising and mentoring a team of lawyers and legal staff
• Overseeing legal compliance, risk, and quality assurance within practice
• Deputising for the Principal Lawyer in their absence
• Contributing to law reform and advocacy in civil law and access to justice
• Strengthening partnerships and participating in community legal education
• Supporting operational planning, reporting, and service delivery targets
• Championing workplace safety, wellbeing, and child-safe practices
• Promoting a values-based, inclusive, and culturally safe organisational culture

This is more than a legal role - it’s a chance to mentor, inspire and shape the careers of early-career lawyers in a team that values learning, empathy, and collaboration.

To view the full position description, please click here

Is This You?

To qualify, you will need to hold (or be eligible to hold) an unrestricted practising certificate in Australia and bring demonstrated senior legal experience in civil law.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience supervising or mentoring legal practitioners or PLT students
• Experience providing legal representation in courts and tribunals, including the Magistrates’ Court and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).
• Strong knowledge of issues affecting vulnerable clients in regional and remote areas
• Experience in trauma-informed or community legal practice settings
• Familiarity with Victorian and NSW legal frameworks, or a willingness to learn

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• A commitment to cultural humility, social justice, and community empowerment
• Leadership capability with a collaborative, inclusive supervision style
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability, empathy, and a reflective practice mindset
• A strong desire to invest in the growth and development of junior lawyers

You will also need to hold a current C Class Driver’s Licence and either hold or be eligible to obtain a Working with Children Clearance and a clear National Police Check. Weekly travel to regional communities is also required (with fleet vehicles provided)

The Perks and Benefits

The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive above award salary of $124,646 - $129,763 (pro-rata), based on skills and experience, PLUS Super, along with a host of benefits including: 

• Hybrid work model (up to 2 days WFH per week)
• Relocation assistance of up to $2,500 to help you settle
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) + 3 additional leave days (between Christmas and New Year)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A collaborative, supportive and values-led work culture
• Ongoing In-house training and professional development opportunities
• Access to fleet vehicles for work-related travel
• A values-led culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion, and safety
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities

About The Organisation

As a proudly independent, community-managed organisation, UMFC is dedicated to strengthening families and individuals across North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina of NSW and is committed to social justice, inclusion, and trauma-informed care. The organisation embeds the Sanctuary Model across all levels, creating a safe and supportive culture for staff and the communities they serve.

As a program of UMFC, the Hume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS) provides legal assistance in civil and family law to those most in need; people experiencing disadvantages to accessing justice who have multiple intersecting legal and non-legal problems extending from the cities of Albury/Wodonga to townships throughout North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina of NSW.

You’ll be part of a workplace that champions safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for team collaboration, professional development, and open communication embedded into the day-to-day.

For more information about UMFC and HRCLS, please visit our websites: www.umfc.com.au and www.hrcls.org.au

Sound Like You? Let’s Talk

We strongly encourage you to submit your applications early. We’ll be actively reviewing applications as they come in, and interviews will commence in early January. 

If you're a senior lawyer ready to lead, mentor and drive change in a community legal context - this is your chance to take the next step - APPLY TODAY and join us in delivering meaningful justice, every day.

HRCLS is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those with lived experience relevant to the work we do.