About us
Consumer Credit Legal Service (CCLS) is a specialist not-for-profit community legal centre delivering free legal assistance in credit, debt and consumer law across Western Australia. We combine frontline legal help with education and advocacy to drive fairer financial systems.
We:
- Provide free, confidential legal advice on credit, debt and consumer law
- Represent vulnerable consumers in dispute resolution processes
- Deliver a statewide Telephone Advice Line, targeted casework and community legal education
- Work alongside community and sector partners, including financial counselling and family violence services
- Advocate for systemic change and stronger consumer protections
The roles
We’re recruiting a pool of Solicitors and Senior Solicitors to fill a number of positions opening across our legal practice. This includes ongoing roles and a fixed-term parental leave cover position in our Financial Abuse Legal Service (FALS).
Consumer credit and debt law knowledge is the core requirement. Appointment level and remuneration will reflect your experience and capability.
You will
- Provide trauma-informed legal advice and representation in credit, debt and consumer law.
- Manage casework files including alternative dispute resolution and litigation preparation as required.
- Contribute to community legal education and law reform.
- Senior Solicitor: supervise and mentor junior practitioners and provide legal practice leadership.
You will bring
- Admission to practise in WA.
- Sound knowledge of, or genuine capacity to build expertise in, consumer credit and debt law.
- Experience advising clients in vulnerable circumstances.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, values-driven approach.
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Senior Solicitor: minimum 5 years PAE and demonstrated supervisory capability.
Practitioners with experience in financial abuse, coercive control in financial matters, or working alongside financial counselling and family violence services are particularly encouraged to apply.
What we offer
- Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements
- NFP salary packaging benefits
- Additional paid leave over the Christmas/New Year period
- Supportive, trauma-informed workplace culture
- Professional development and sector engagement opportunities
To apply
Apply via SEEK or Ethical Jobs by selecting the “Quick Apply” button.
Attach:
- Your CV (maximum 3 pages).
- A brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining the level you are applying for (Solicitor or Senior Solicitor) and your interest in the role.
Applications close: Sunday, 21 June 2026.
CCLS reserves the right to close applications prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Role enquiries: admin@cclswa.org.au
Applications submitted via this email address will not be accepted, and late applications will not be considered.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia to be considered. The successful candidate will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance prior to commencement.
