"Clinical Solicitor"

Based at Geelong Waterfront + hybrid work arrangements
Full time or Part-time and fixed term to June 2026
HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About this role:

Deakin Law Clinic (the Clinic) is a community legal service offering free legal advice and assistance to people experiencing disadvantage in their access to justice, or whose matters are conducted in the public interest. The Clinic has two offices, Melbourne (based in Deakin University’s Docklands Corporate Centre, Deakin Downtown) and Geelong at Deakin University’s Waterfront Campus. The vacant position is based at Geelong Waterfront campus.

The Clinical Solicitor is responsible for delivering an effective community legal service including the provision of high-quality advice, assistance, and casework service to a diverse client base, as well as supervising and instructing law students undertaking professional/clinical practice units.

We are seeking a Family Law solicitor with experience in parenting matters, property/financial settlements, divorce and nullity and family violence intervention order matters. Appearance experience is desirable as the family law practice also runs a duty lawyer service at the Geelong Magistrates’ Court.

As a Clinical Solicitor, you will:

• Deliver an efficient and effective legal service to clients in accordance with legislation and legal directions, policy, guidelines, and practice standards
• Contribute to the delivery of professional/clinical legal practice units to Deakin law students through the supervision and instruction of students enrolled in these units and working in the Deakin Law Clinic.
• Maintain networks and close connections with community organisations, law reform agencies, and potential client sources and support services.
• Contribute to the development of clinical-based curriculum and ensure its ongoing review and relevancy to legal practice.
• Oversight the training, supervision, and support of clinical law students. This includes organising case reviews, supervising written work, and performing teaching, assessment, and administrative tasks for assigned clinical courses.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Family Law experience
• A current unrestricted Australian practising certificate, which entitles you to practise as a Solicitor or Barrister in Victoria
• PQE 3+ Years of experience and a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor Degree with subsequent relevant work experience (as outlined above)
• Demonstrated practical experience in legal practice and relevant court procedures with evidence of case management.
• Demonstrated capacity to work as an advocate and caseworker in complex legal matters.
• Demonstrate a desire to build external relationships with other legal services and providers to grow the reputation of Deakin Law Clinic as both a community legal service and a teaching law practice.
• Demonstrated mentoring, training or teaching experience.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Michele Tucker, Principal Clinical Solicitor, Deakin Business School.

For a copy of the position description, please see: PD #575492 - Clinical Solicitor - HEW 8 Jul 2025.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 27th August at 11.55pm