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Managing Solicitor, Care
2 weeks ago
- Salary $148, % Super
- Access unique salary packaging benefits which increase your take-home pay
- Make an impact by advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Job: | Full-Time| Fixed-Term (June 2026 with Possible Extension) | Parramatta, NSW
Established over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement, the Aboriginal Legal Service provides high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT.
Today, we continue to fight for social justice and equity for our communities.
This Role Could Be for You If You're Looking To:
- Lead delivery of culturally safe, high-quality Care & Protection and Family Law services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
Provide senior leadership in an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, managing and supporting a skilled legal team. - Balance legal practice with strategic leadership, including team management, recruitment, and policy implementation.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of solicitors, shaping service delivery within your practice area.
- Handle diverse, complex legal matters and contribute to community legal education and law reform.
- Collaborate closely with the Deputy Principal Solicitor and ALS leadership in a values-driven environment.
- Grow your leadership, legal, and operational skills in a unique, impactful role.
- Receive a competitive salary, 12% super, and salary packaging benefits.
Where You'll Make an Impact:
As the Managing Solicitor within the Care & Protection/Family Law Practice, you will lead the delivery of culturally appropriate and high-quality legal advice and representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Your passion for leadership will be reflected in your ability to organise, supervise, and mentor a high-performing legal team, ensuring client-focused and culturally safe services. Our leaders are adaptive, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement, balancing complex legal practice with strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and community connection.
Each day you can expect to:
- Provide leadership and management of legal services, staff, and resources within the Care & Protection/Family Law Practice, implementing policies and best practices that support culturally safe and client-centred service delivery.
- Supervise and support legal team members through recruitment, induction, performance management, professional development, and resource allocation to achieve consistent, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
- Deliver expert legal advice and representation in Care & Protection and Family Law matters, appearing in court as necessary to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including courts, government agencies, and community organisations, to enhance service delivery and promote legal excellence.
- Develop and oversee a Community Legal Education (CLE) program tailored to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within the Practice area.
- Drive team motivation and engagement by fostering a culturally strong and supportive environment through regular communication, mentoring, CLE seminars, and professional development opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with ALS's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, and professional legal standards.
- Represent ALS in law reform, policy development, and relevant external forums, contributing to the broader advancement of justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Who Are We Looking For?
You will be a skilled and motivated legal professional with a strong understanding of the cultural and social needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You hold a current NSW Practising Certificate and have significant experience in care and protection and/or family law legal practice.
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
- Experience managing legal teams, including supervising staff, allocating work, and managing performance.
- Solid knowledge of Care & Protection and Family Law legislation, case law, and court procedures.
- Ability to deliver culturally safe, high-quality legal advice and representation.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and foster a supportive, client-focused environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to workplace safety, ethics, and cultural protocols.
Your leadership and legal expertise will be key to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and driving continuous improvement in service delivery, while your ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences will set you apart. As a proud Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, we actively encourage First Nations practitioners to apply.
If you would like to speak confidentially with us about this role, please email the Talent Team at
At the ALS, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or can obtain a current and valid Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check for this role.
We are focused on providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application, please let us know by emailing our Talent Team
