National Pro Bono Team - Lawyer
At a glance
Mills Oakley
Full-time
Sydney or Melbourne, AUS
17 December 2025
A rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated social justice lawyer with 2-3 years Post Qualification Experience in family law and/or family violence related matters to join Mills Oakley’s National Pro Bono team as a permanent, full time Lawyer in Melbourne or Sydney. The chosen candidate will have a dual role – 4 days a week the candidate will be seconded to Everyday Justice, providing legal advice and representation to eligible clients and 1 day a week the candidate will help coordinate Mills Oakley’s internal pro bono program.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will work closely with Mills Oakley’s Head of Pro Bono / Seconded Principal Solicitor of Everyday Justice to provide top-quality, efficient and professional advice and representation to vulnerable members of the community in a wide range of practice areas, but with a particular focus on family violence and/or family law related matters.
The ideal candidate will also help source and scope pro bono matters suitable for Mills Oakley lawyers, help track and report on the firm’s pro bono performance, promote pro bono across the firm and engage with external stakeholders in the pro bono sector.
The role will be fast-paced, dynamic and varied. It will involve individual client work in a wide range of practice areas, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need of free legal services.
The role is open to candidates in Sydney and Melbourne only.
The Successful Candidate
- Hold an unrestricted legal practising certificate or be shortly eligible to obtain one;
- Between 2-3 years’ Post Qualification Experience;
- Legal experience in family law and/or family violence related matters;
- Strong attention to detail, administrative and organisational skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and client interaction skills;
- Strong experience working independently and as part of a team;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice;
- Demonstrated experience working with people who are disadvantaged and marginalised;
- Confidence to develop and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders in the social justice sector;
- Strong interest in legal innovation and the use of ‘legal tech’ to improve access to justice; and
- Availability to commence as soon as possible.