Solicitors / Lawyers – Community Legal Services

1. Build a broad and rewarding legal career in community law
2. Earn a competitive salary circa $100,000 to $110,000 PLUS Super!
3. Relocation Assistance available for the right candidate!
4. Time off in lieu (TOIL) for eligible additional hours
5. Enjoy half-day Fridays, salary packaging options, and MORE!
6. Join a respected legal team known for its collaborative culture

A Trusted Legal Service Supporting Northern Tasmania

Launceston Community Legal Centre has been providing free legal advice and assistance to communities across Northern and North East Tasmania for almost 40 years. As a well established generalist community legal service, the Centre supports individuals experiencing financial hardship, social disadvantage, or barriers to accessing legal assistance.

With a small dedicated team of 11 staff, LCLC has built a strong reputation across the Tasmanian legal sector as a supportive and collaborative workplace. As a small organisation, team members work closely together and contribute across a range of activities that support the Centre’s work in the community. Colleagues share knowledge openly, support one another, and work collectively to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients.

Staff enjoy a varied professional experience through outreach clinics, community legal education, policy contributions, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Many employees remain with the Centre for years, and some have even returned after exploring other opportunities, reflecting the strong culture and purpose driven environment.

Launceston itself offers the benefits of regional living with a strong local legal community, manageable commutes, and access to Tasmania’s renowned natural landscapes and lifestyle.

For more information, please visit our website: www.lclc.net.au

Shape Legal Outcomes That Make a Real Difference

Launceston Community Legal Centre is looking for a full time Solicitor based in Launceston, Tasmania.

Reporting to the Principal Solicitor, you will deliver generalist community legal services while helping clients understand their legal issues and identify practical pathways toward resolution. The role focuses strongly on early intervention, empowering clients to navigate their legal options, and resolving issues wherever possible before they escalate.

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

1. Providing legal advice, information, and assistance to clients in accordance with Centre guidelines
2. Undertaking legal casework and ongoing legal assistance in consultation with the Principal Solicitor
3. Empowering clients to understand their legal issues and resolve matters wherever possible with guided support
4. Delivering outreach legal services to communities including Deloraine, Georgetown, Beaconsfield, Scottsdale, Fingal, St Marys, St Helens, and Northern suburbs of Launceston
5. Developing and delivering community legal education sessions across Northern Tasmania
6. Providing referrals and information to individuals who may not be eligible for assistance through the Centre
7. Maintaining accurate client records, statistics, and case notes within the Centre’s systems
8. Identifying systemic legal issues and contributing case studies or submissions that support advocacy work
9. Participating in weekly case conferences and collaborative discussions with colleagues
10. Supporting the broader work of the Centre as part of a close-knit and community-focused legal team

You will work across a broad range of legal matters in a generalist practice, giving you exposure to diverse legal issues while developing strong problem-solving, research, and client advisory skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity for lawyers who enjoy varied legal work and want to build practical expertise while contributing to meaningful community outcomes.

Bring Your Legal Skills and Community Mindset

To qualify, you will need to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia and hold or be eligible to hold a Tasmanian practising certificate. Ideally, you will bring a minimum of two years of post-admission experience. We also welcome expressions of interest from graduate or early career lawyers who are passionate about community legal services and would like to be considered for future opportunities with LCLC.

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

1. Experience working with vulnerable individuals or communities
2. Understanding of trauma-informed legal practice
3. Broad exposure across multiple legal practice areas
4. Experience delivering community legal education or public presentations
5. Strong research and legal problem-solving abilities
6. Excellent written communication skills, including drafting submissions or case studies
7. Experience working within community legal services, legal aid, or other access to justice environments

As our ideal candidate, you will be approachable, confident, and compassionate. You will be able to manage your workload effectively, work independently when required, and collaborate closely with colleagues within a small team environment.

You will also bring curiosity, humility, and a genuine commitment to improving access to justice. This role will suit a lawyer who enjoys the breadth of generalist practice and values the opportunity to support individuals and communities through meaningful legal work.

Please Note: You will also require a current driver's licence and a Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Check, or the ability to obtain these.

Enjoy Balance, Flexibility and Professional Growth

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive salary circa $100,000 to $110,000 PLUS Super, along with a range of valuable benefits including:

1. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
2. Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax-free PLUS additional meal and entertainment benefits
3. A 38-hour work week designed to support sustainable workloads
4. Half day every Friday, so you can start your weekend early
5. Time off in lieu (TOIL) for eligible additional hours, including participation in the after-hours clinic roster
6. Professional development opportunities, including support for practising certificate costs
7. Access to fleet vehicles for outreach travel across Northern Tasmania
8. Opportunities to contribute to community education and systemic advocacy work
9. Flexible arrangements by negotiation
10. A workplace that actively supports sustainable workloads and work-life balance
11. A supportive and collaborative culture within a respected community legal organisation

Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career

If you are looking for a role where you can build broad legal expertise, contribute meaningfully to your community, and work within a collaborative and supportive team, we encourage you to APPLY NOW!

Launceston Community Legal Centre values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to access to justice and supporting vulnerable communities.