Aboriginal Law Specialist

7 days ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NAAFLS - Northern Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Services Full time

Career Opportunities

NAAFLS offers a rewarding career opportunity for a qualified Solicitor to join our team as an Aboriginal Law Specialist - Community Service. As a key member of our team, you will provide culturally appropriate legal assistance and advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in matters of law primarily Family Law, Family Violence, and Child Protection.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal assistance and advice to clients on Family Law, Family Violence, and Child Protection matters.
  • Develop and deliver community legal education programs in respect to domestic and family violence and other areas relevant to our service delivery.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of processes and procedures to ensure consistent and accurate services to clients.

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and maintain confidentiality provisions.
  • Hold, or be eligible for, a restricted or unrestricted practising certificate in the Northern Territory, with post-admission experience in Family Law.


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