Senior Solicitor, DBLS

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Solicitor to join the Domestic Building Legal Service (DBLS) team at Consumer Action Law Centre. Working under the direction of the Assistant Director of DBLS, you will provide expert legal advice, representation and strategic casework for Victorian homeowners experiencing domestic building disputes. This is a unique opportunity to combine complex litigation and dispute resolution work with policy, advocacy and systemic reform initiatives in partnership with Justice Connect, helping to create a fairer building system for Victorian consumers.

Why Join Us?

• Make a tangible difference for Victorian homeowners experiencing complex building disputes.
• Combine litigation and dispute resolution with policy, advocacy and law reform work.
• Work alongside leading consumer advocates and legal professionals.
• Help shape a new and expanding specialist legal service.
• Enjoy flexibility, professional development and a collaborative team culture.

Specifically, the Role Will:

• Provide high-quality legal advice, representation and advocacy to homeowners experiencing domestic building disputes.
• Manage a complex caseload, including litigation, dispute resolution and proceedings before VCAT and other relevant forums.
• Develop and implement legal strategies that deliver positive client outcomes and support systemic change.
• Identify emerging issues from casework and contribute to policy, law reform and advocacy initiatives.
• Collaborate with Justice Connect and key stakeholders to deliver an integrated, accessible and client centred legal service.
• Build strong relationships across the sector and represent Consumer Action and the Domestic Building Legal Service in forums, consultations, training and stakeholder engagement activities.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• A current unrestricted Victorian Practising Certificate, or eligibility to hold one.
• Significant post admission experience in litigation, dispute resolution and complex legal casework.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality legal advice while managing competing priorities and complex matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive professional relationships.
• A commitment to trauma-informed, client centred practice and improving outcomes for people experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.

Employee Rewards and Benefits

• Salary packaging benefits
• Additional end-of-year leave
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Superannuation paid during unpaid parental leave
• Purchased leave options
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture

About Consumer Action

Consumer Action is an independent, not-for-profit consumer organisation with deep expertise in consumer and consumer credit laws, policy and direct knowledge of people's experience of modern markets in Victoria. We work for a just marketplace where people have power and business plays fair. We make life easier for people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage in Victoria, through financial counselling, legal advice, legal representation, policy work and campaigns.

Consumer Action Law Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all ages, and LGBTIQA+ people.

If we can make any adjustments or modifications to standard recruitment processes that will support and enable your application, please contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Solicitor, DBLS.