Senior Legal Officer

7 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia beBeeLegalOfficer Full time $120,000 - $130,000
Job Title

Senior Legal Officer - Regional Leadership Role

","About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Officer to join our team as a Deputy Principal Legal Officer in Katherine, NT. This is a newly created leadership position offering the opportunity to work closely with a senior Principal Legal Officer (PLO) to develop your leadership capabilities and career development plan.

As a Senior Legal Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal advice, casework, and representation in complex and/or litigious matters. You will also provide trauma-informed support in areas including DFSV, child protection, and family law, supervise and mentor a legal team of 4 solicitors, and represent KWILS in both legal and community settings.

","Responsibilities
  • Delivering high-quality legal advice, casework, and representation in complex and/or litigious matters
  • Providing trauma-informed support in areas including DFSV, child protection, and family law
  • Supervising and mentoring a legal team of 4 solicitors, including onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development
  • Representing KWILS in both legal and community settings
","Requirements

To qualify for this role, you must be admitted as a solicitor in Australia and eligible to hold a Northern Territory Practising Certificate. You will also bring a minimum of 4 years post-admission legal experience in a relevant practice area.

Additional qualifications and experience that will be highly regarded include leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice, expertise working within the fields of DFSV, family law or child protection, and familiarity with NT legislation or ability to upskill.

","Benefits

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone ready to deepen their leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in women's access to justice across the NT.

You will be rewarded with a SCHADS Level 7 salary ($120,000 – $130,000, commensurate with skills and experience), plus:

  • 12% superannuation
  • 3% annual retention bonus, paid each year through to 2030
  • Annual pay point progression within classification based on anniversary milestones
  • 6 weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading, giving you plenty of time to explore the Katherine region
  • Tiered personal/carer's leave, increasing with years of service (up to 16 days from year five)
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave (or 24 weeks at half-pay) after 12 months of service
  • Relocation assistance to help make this vibrant regional community your new home, including the option to have a KWILS team member inspect rental properties on your behalf prior to moving
  • Service vehicle and travel allowance for work-related travel
  • $1,000 annual professional development budget, plus funded access to relevant training and CPD
  • NFP salary packaging up to $15,899 tax-free annually
  • Meals and entertainment packaging up to $2,650 per year
  • Additional remote area benefits, including reimbursement of up to 50% of certain living and travel expenses
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), with a choice of two service providers
  • Leadership training and coaching, including access to an organisational psychologist and structured resilience sessions
","About Us

Our organisation is passionate about social justice and is committed to fostering a flexible, family-friendly working environment. We understand that relocating to a regional area is a big decision, and we'd be happy to chat with you about what it's like to live and work in the Big Rivers Region.

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We look forward to hearing from you

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