Solicitor I-III

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Solicitor - Legal Officer Grade I-III - Criminal Law Division – Statewide - Ongoing & Temporary both Full time and Part time roles available

• Legal Officer Grade I-III - $90,692- $134,458 plus super & annual leave loading
  
  

About Us

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution.

About The Role

We are looking for lawyers who will provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including minor assistance and casework service, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines in order to contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSW's mission to deliver high quality legal services to our clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems.

About You

You are a dedicated legal professional committed to providing high-quality legal advice and representation. You excel in delivering efficient legal services and utilising electronic case management systems.

Your strong communication skills enable you to effectively represent a diverse range of clients. You are proactive in contributing to policy development and community education, and you stay updated on legal developments.

We will create a talent pool from this recruitment to fill ongoing or temporary vacancies over the next 18 months. Those vacancies may arise in any of our Legal Aid offices across Sydney and Regional NSW.

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, 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 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.
  
  

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/or Working with Children 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

You MUST submit your application online. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.

Your Application Must Include

• your resume (no more than 5 pages)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the below targeted questions
  
  

Targeted Question 1: What challenges do vulnerable members of our community experience in trying to navigate the criminal justice system?

Targeted Question 2: How would you, as a lawyer working at Legal Aid NSW, assist client to overcome those challenges?

Make sure your application is complete, and you have answered all questions before you submit.

Closing Date: Monday 18 August at 11:59pm

Do you need help to apply?

It's important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

• If you have questions about the role, you can contact: Rebecca Simpson (Associate Director Crime, Greater Sydney) at rebecca.simpson@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• 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.
• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW
• Guide to creating a resume and cover letter

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