| Position | Family Lawyer – Community Legal Service |
| Posted | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Expired | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Company | Scout Talent |
| Location | Adelaide | AU |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Step into a family law role where your work supports real justice outcomes
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service (TALS) is a community-controlled organisation committed to improving justice outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Tasmania.
Established in 2020, TALS represents a significant step toward self-determination, returning legal services to Aboriginal leadership and community control.
TALS delivers services across criminal, family (parenting matters only) and child safety, alongside its specialist Family Violence Prevention Legal Service, SiS Tasmania.
What sets TALS apart is its holistic, culturally grounded approach. Lawyers work alongside Aboriginal Liaison Officers and support staff to address not only legal issues, but the broader challenges impacting clients, including housing, health, and community connection.
This work contributes to long-term justice reform and TALS’ broader goal of reducing the negative contact Aboriginal Tasmanians have with the justice system.
For more information:
One Family Lawyer Opportunity | Level 1 or Level 2 AppointmentTALS is seeking a full-time Family Lawyer to join its Hobart office.
Reporting to the Senior Lawyer, this role will provide culturally appropriate legal advice, casework, and representation in family and child safety matters across southern Tasmania.
This is one Family Lawyer opportunity, with appointment at either Level 1 or Level 2 under the TALS Enterprise Agreement depending on your experience, confidence, and level of independence.
While both levels contribute to meaningful family and child safety work, each has a distinct focus:
Level 1 Family Lawyer
Build your legal practice with support from experienced lawyers while undertaking client appointments, advice work, court appearances, and simple to medium level family and child safety matters. This level is suited to newly admitted or early-career lawyers with a genuine interest in advocacy, social justice, and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
To read the full position description, Level 1 Family Lawyer
Level 2 Family Lawyer
Manage simple to medium family and child safety matters with greater independence, including contested work, while providing guidance and support to junior lawyers and staff. This level is suited to developing family lawyers with practical experience in family, parenting or child safety matters, including experience in court, and the ability to manage files day to day with greater independence.
To read the full position description,Level 2 Family Lawyer
More specifically, your responsibilities include:
To qualify, you will need admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in Tasmania, a current registration to work with vulnerable people, and a current National Police Check.
For Level 1, this role will suit a junior or developing lawyer who is ready to build practical experience in family and child safety law. You may be newly admitted or have early post-admission experience, and you will bring a genuine interest in advocacy, social justice, and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
For Level 2, you will bring stronger practical experience in family, parenting or child safety matters, including the ability to manage matters with greater independence. Experience appearing in court, handling contested matters, and supporting junior lawyers or staff is required to be classified at this level.
Additionally, you will bring:
Build your legal career in a role where the work is meaningful, the team is supportive, and there are no billable hour pressures.
Based in Hobart, this role offers the opportunity to practise family and child safety law in a community-controlled setting while maintaining a sustainable working rhythm. With a 35-hour week, access to experienced lawyers, and a team committed to high-quality advocacy, this is an opportunity to grow your capability without losing sight of why you entered the profession.
Benefits That Support You to Do Your Best WorkYou will receive a competitive annual salary from $83,232 to $101,907 + Super, based on skills, experience and classification under the TALS Enterprise Agreement.
You will also receive a range of benefits including:
Weekend on-call is generally shared across lawyers and may occur approximately once every three months, with weekday on-call occurring around one to two times per month.
Why This Role Matters and What Success Looks LikeThis role offers the opportunity to build your family law career while supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients through matters that can have a profound impact on their lives, families and futures.
In your early months, you will build relationships with clients, courts, colleagues and community partners while developing confidence across advice, casework, court appearances and file management. As you grow, you will take greater carriage of matters, strengthen your advocacy capability, and contribute to consistent, culturally appropriate legal services across southern Tasmania.
If appointed at Level 2, success will also include supporting junior lawyers and helping strengthen capability within the family law team.
Make Your Next Move MatterThis is an opportunity to develop your legal career in a role where your work has genuine impact, your growth is supported, and your contribution matters.
If you are ready to build your advocacy skills, work with purpose, and contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to APPLY NOW!
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