• Salary: $108,952 – $113,782 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
• Applications close:
• Job posted on: 13th Aug 2026
• Perth > Rockingham
• Full Time, Contract
• Legal and Human Rights
• Not For Profit (NFP)
• Tenure: Up to full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract (Parental Leave Cover)
• Location: Rockingham, WA

A unique opportunity exists for a lawyer with experience in one or more of the following areas – criminal, family, minor civil and/or residential tenancy matters to join SCALES Community Legal Centre.

This role is for 12 months to cover Paternal Leave. Applications for part-time arrangements will be considered.

What Makes Us Different?

SCALES Community Legal Centre is a not-for-profit incorporated association based in Rockingham. We provide a range of free legal services to the south coastal metropolitan region, including Kwinana and Rockingham. In partnership with Murdoch University, SCALES also hosts the Student Law Clinic. Our legal services include family law, family and domestic violence, tenancy, criminal law, criminal injuries compensation, traffic matters, fines enforcement, humanitarian migration issues, and minor civil matters.

Encompassed within SCALES is a specialised family and domestic violence service which provides intensive, trauma-informed, and culturally safe legal and non-legal support exclusively for women experiencing family and domestic violence, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk. Our holistic approach recognises the complex challenges our clients face, working alongside them to support safety, stability, and access to justice.

What Will You Be Doing?

The primary focus of this role is providing legal information, advice, and representation to SCALES clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality legal representation, casework, and advice.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement community legal education programs tailored to community members within the Rockingham and Kwinana areas.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Eligibility to hold an unrestricted Western Australian practicing certificate.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas – family, criminal, minor civil matters, or residential tenancy matters and a willingness to practice across related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality legal advice, casework, and advocacy.
• A strong commitment to social justice principles and trauma-informed practice.
• Well-developed oral and written communication, research, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound digital literacy with the ability to efficiently prepare reports, court documents, and correspondence.
• The capacity to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with women affected by family and domestic violence
• Experience working in the community legal sector

Why Work With Us?

Attractive Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 per annum in tax-free benefits to increase your take-home pay.

Wellbeing & Leave: Paid leave over our Christmas shutdown period, annual leave loading, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Professional Growth: Ongoing support for professional development, including full coverage of your practising certificate costs.

Work-Life Balance: A supportive, flexible working environment, including work from home and flexible hours.

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by 11:59pm (AWST) the closing date.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications!

For a confidential discussion or to request a candidate information pack, please contact David Kernohan on 08 9550 0400 or via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer enquiry via.

SCALES welcomes people with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with a disability, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

A position description is attached.

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