Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $95,187 - $104,924
Grade: WVR 3.2
Occupation: Legal
Location: Grampians - Horsham
Reference: VG/VLA/RSD/1933011
About the role
As a Lawyer, you will provide high-quality legal services, including duty lawyer services, casework, and legal advice, primarily in Criminal law, family violence and child protection. You will have the chance to work closely with clients in need, ensuring they receive the support and representation essential to navigating complex legal challenges.
This role is based at our Horsham office on Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and JupaJupagulk Country with regular travel to outreach courts in the Wimmera region.
Flexible working and relocation
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.
Employee benefits
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your interest in the position and highlights your strengths in legal practice.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.
For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Karla Randle, Regional Manager on (03) 5381 6028 or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.
VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.