Solicitor I-III Civil Law
Port Macquarie (PMQ)
Legal Officer Grade I-III
* Salary range of $79,322 to $134,458 pa (plus superannuation & annual leave loading)
* Full Time Ongoing Opportunity at Port Macquarie
* Make a real impact as a Solicitor I–III, delivering vital civil law services and advocating for clients experiencing hardship and disadvantage
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.
About the role
The Civil Law Division at Port Macquarie has an ongoing opportunity for dynamic and passionate Solicitor I-III to join.
As a Solicitor I-III, you will play a pivotal role in delivering essential legal services to a diverse clientele, helping them overcome disadvantage and achieve justice.
In this role, you will provide high-quality advice, minor assistance, and casework across various civil law areas. You will be at the forefront of advocating for clients, navigating complex legal issues, and making a tangible difference in their lives.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant, fast-paced environment where your expertise and dedication will be highly valued.
About you
If you are passionate about civil law and committed to access to justice, this is a rewarding opportunity to join Legal Aid NSW in the coastal community of Port Macquarie.
You will provide high‑quality advice, minor assistance and casework across a range of civil law areas, working with clients facing complex legal and personal challenges. Using a trauma informed, client centred approach, you will help clients understand their rights and achieve practical outcomes.
You are a motivated and adaptable solicitor with experience in general civil law and strong communication skills, able to build respectful relationships with clients, colleagues and community stakeholders. You work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Whether you are locally based or considering relocation, this role offers the chance to build your experience as a Civil Law generalist while making a meaningful difference.
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 strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.
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.
We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities.
For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at or 02 9134 9347.
To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.
Other benefits of working with us
* You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
* We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life
* Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
* 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
* hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
* A current and unrestricted NSW Driver Licence
How to apply
You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.
Your application must include:
* your resume (no more than 5 pages)
* cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the following two (2) Targeted Questions:
* Can you describe your experience in civil law, particularly in the context of regional practice? What unique challenges and opportunities have you encountered?
* How do you prioritise and manage a demanding caseload in a fast‑paced legal environment while maintaining quality and professionalism?
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Do you need help to apply?
It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:
* If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Heidi Perfrement, Solicitor IV Civil on or 02 5525 1646.
* If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
* The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities of the role.
* The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.
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Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 11.59 pm