Solicitor (High Salary)
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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.
Join our dedicated team at the Lismore Legal Aid office, where you'll make a meaningful impact supporting vulnerable communities in the Northern Rivers region. Lismore offers a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by rainforests, national parks, and beautiful beaches, with a strong sense of community and affordable living.
About the role
This Family Law role delivers high-quality legal advice, minor assistance, and casework services to disadvantaged communities. It involves conducting an effective legal practice while ensuring compliance with the Legal Aid Commission Act, relevant policies, and practice management standards.
About you
You are a motivated and community-focused professional with a strong desire to contribute meaningfully to the lives of others. Your ambition is matched by a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
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 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.
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 or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
- have capacity to travel regularly, and to regional and remote areas
How to apply
You must submit your application online. Your application must include:
- your resume (no more than 5 pages)
- cover letter (no more than 2 pages)
In your cover letter, please address the following target questions:
- Target Question 1: Describe your experience in family law or care and protection matters, including the types of cases you've handled, and outcomes achieved
- Target Question 2: What do you see as the key challenges in representing clients experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage, and how do you address these in your legal practice?
Clearly label your responses to each Target Question. We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Legal Aid NSW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.
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