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Solicitor - Legal Officer Grade I-iii - Civil
3 months ago
Solicitor - Legal Officer Grade I-III - Civil (Government Law) - Central Sydney - Full-time - Ongoing:
About us
Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas of criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 27 offices.
About the Role
The position is responsible for:
- Providing high quality advice, minor assistance and casework service to disadvantaged communities.
- Conducting an effective legal practice.
- Complying with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities.
About you
You will have a passion for assisting disadvantaged people obtain access to justice.
We are looking for outstanding solicitors with relevant skills and experience to provide targeted, high quality advice, minor assistance and casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged people.
The successful applicants will be able to communicate effectively with clients and a diverse range of stakeholders.
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW
We are committed to diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us.
We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.
Other benefits of working with us
- You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
- We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
- be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
- be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
- be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you start work with us
- be willing to do a Criminal Record Check
- hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
How to apply
- your resume (no more than 5 pages)
- cover letter (no more than 2 pages).
In your cover letter, please answer the following two questions:
1. Outline your experience in providing high quality advice, minor assistance, casework and community legal education on immigration law to clients. Knowledge of, and experience advising in, the area of immigration law is essential.
2. Describe your experience and abilities in assisting and engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and applicants who are experiencing family violence and your ability to work with relevant stakeholders and service delivery partners.
Do you need help to apply?
- If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
- The Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role.
- Working at Legal Aid NSW
