Solicitor I-III

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

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1 x temporary full-time vacancy until 01 May 2026. 35 hours per week.
Location: Sydney CBD. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
Legal Officer Grade I-III. Base salary $79,322 p.a. to $134,458 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
- 1 x temporary full-time vacancy until 01 May 2026. 35 hours per week.
- Location: Sydney CBD. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
- Legal Officer Grade I-III. Base salary $79,322 p.a. to $134,458 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
About Us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian, we protect, promote and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers' lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About The Team

The Legal and Professional Services division provides expert legal, taxation, financial planning, and genealogy services to customers across the entire agency.

About The Role

The Solicitor I-III Estate Management role provides high-level legal services, research and support in complex areas of law to ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective legal services for NSW Trustee and Guardian (NSWTG) and its clients.

The estate management practice group manage a diverse law practice dealing with a range of areas of law relevant to customers whose estates are subject to management orders made by the Supreme Court of NSW, the Mental Health Review Tribunal or the Guardianship Division of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal in accordance with the law, delegations, policy, procedures guidelines and practice standards to contribute to consistent, quality services being delivered to customers.

This role involves legal research, providing legal advice, and advocacy work before a broad range of courts including the Supreme Court of NSW, the District Court, Local Courts, Federal Courts (subject to admission) and tribunals including the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Administrative Review Tribunal.

It also includes advising and supporting other legal staff, management, and frontline staff regarding customers whose estates and person are managed by NSW Trustee and Guardian or where NSW Trustee fulfills statutory duties concerning private financial managers.

For more information about the position, view the role description.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need litigation and dispute resolution skills and be able to provide sound legal advice. You will need to work with a high level of independence and be proactive in developing work plans and priorities. You will also need to work collaboratively and provide support to non-legal staff. You should have a strong understanding of the structure and culture of government and the political and legal sensitivities of operating within the public sector.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you

Essential Requirements
- Completion of a law degree from an accredited law school or completion of the Legal Practitioners Admission Board Diploma in law Course.
- Admitted as legal practitioner in NSW and have a current NSW practising certificate.
- Developed legal skills and experience which enable provision of advice and representation in appropriate legal matters in areas of law which affect NSW Trustee and Guardian's areas of operation.
- Experience in any or all of the following areas of law would be desirable:
  - Equity
  - Administrative law
  - Personal Injury
  - Wills and Estates
  What We Offer
  
  NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:
  - work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
  - various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
  - career development including study leave and acting opportunities
  - access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations
  Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.
  
  How To Apply
  
  To apply for this role:
  - Complete the online application
  - Submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability
  - Answer the following targeted questions and attach your response as a PDF document (maximum two pages):
  Targeted Question 1: Provide an example of when you used written communication to influence or persuade someone. What was the situation? What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
  
  Targeted Question 2: Select a problem that you faced in legal practice and describe the approach and information that you used to analyse the issues. How did this lead you to your recommendations?
  
  Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process.
  
  Closing date
  
  Applications close 11:59pm, Tuesday 12th August 2025.
  
  For enquiries about the role, please contact Luke Williams, Principal Solicitor via luke.williams@tag.nsw.gov.au.
  
  For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Hina Maudarbocus, Talent Advisor on hina.maudarbocus@tag.nsw.gov.au.
  
  Please do not send your applications directly via email or LinkedIn. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted.
  
  Please Note
  - If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au
  - Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
  - A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionLegal
IndustriesGovernment Administration

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