(Apply Now) Aboriginal Identified – Solicitor in Charge – Family and Civil – Newcastle
4 days ago
Aboriginal Identified – Solicitor in Charge – Family and Civil – Newcastle
- Ongoing Full-time Legal Officer Grade VI
- Competitive Salary from $161,034 – $164,426 plus super and annual leave loading
This vacancy is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanderidentified recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014.
If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch for a confidential discussion by emailing:aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
About us
Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas 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 28 offices.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dynamic team in one of our largest regional offices, based in a vibrant and welcoming community. Enjoy the chance to make a real impact while working in a location known for its rich culture and strong community spirit.
The Solicitor in Charge will:
- Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Regional Office to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources and delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of clients and the community.
- Develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the private profession, legal assistance providers, community and the courts.
- Conduct and lead a legal practice whilst prioritising leadership of the office.
- Take the lead on ensuring the well-being of staff and the fostering of a safe, respectful, and collegial office culture.
About you
You are a highly experienced civil or family lawyer, committed to delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate legal services to legally aided clients. You bring strong leadership skills, a collaborative mindset and proven experience in managing legal teams and complex caseloads. Your leadership style is collaborative and community-minded, and you are deeply committed to ensuring equitable access to justice for all. Confident and capable, you are ready to lead a high performing team that reflects the values of fairness, accountability and integrity. You are passionate about serving the Newcastle community and surrounding areas.
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Please Note:Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. Aboriginality is defined by descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. In the pre-screening questions, you will need to provide information on how you satisfy the Aboriginality criteria.
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