Solicitor

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About Us

Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness.

About Domestic Violence Unit - Family Law

The Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) is a dynamic, state-wide team of lawyers, case workers, mental health professionals, and financial counsellors delivering trauma-informed legal and non-legal support. We assist nearly 8,000 clients last year and were proud finalists in the 2024 NSW Premier's Awards. Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team making a real impact across NSW. Watch the video to see the difference you can make with DVU.

About Dubbo

Dubbo combines stunning natural beauty with a welcoming country-town charm. Home to attractions like Taronga Western Plains Zoo and nearby caves and waterways, it's a vibrant place to live and work. The Dubbo Legal Aid office offers strong local support and on-site supervision, with a Family Court nearby for in-person appearances.

About The Role

You are responsible for providing high quality, trauma-informed advice, minor assistance, duty and casework service to socially and economically disadvantaged clients who have experienced family and domestic violence. This role conducts an effective legal practice, working within an interdisciplinary team to meet the legal and non-legal needs of clients who have experienced family and domestic violence. This role is required to comply with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities. Flexible work arrangements are available, with a mix of office, court, and work-from-home days based on operational needs.

About You

You're a clear communicator who confidently engages with courts, agencies, and colleagues to deliver high-quality legal support. You use technology effectively and think analytically to solve problems. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. With strong planning and prioritisation skills, you manage competing demands while maintaining a client-focused approach. Your ability to adapt, stay organised, and contribute to a supportive team makes you a great fit for this dynamic role.

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. We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, experiencing issues accessing information on the application form and require this in an alternate format, or you'd like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Other Benefits Of Working With Us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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.
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW

You Must

The essential requirements for this role

• 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 willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
• hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies)
• have the capacity to travel regularly, and to regional and remote areas

The Family Law Division have several roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will be required to provide your Working with Children Check details prior to commencement in any role requiring the check.

How To Apply

You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.

Your Application Must Include

• your resume (no more than 5 pages)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address two target questions below:
  • Target Question 1: Describe a time when you had to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. What strategies did you use to ensure clarity and collaboration?
  • Target Question 2: Describe a time when you faced a challenging workload issue. How did you plan your approach, prioritise tasks, and solve the problem effectively?

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

Do you need help to apply?

If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Jane Corcoran, Senior Solicitor, at jane.corcoran@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6650 6030. If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.

Closing Date

Closing Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Government Administration

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