Senior Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade V – Civil Law Division – Statewide Talent Pool
Competitive Salary: $154,403 – $157,430 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading)
Flexible work options available; office attendance required.
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 is the largest publicly funded civil law practice in Australia. Our civil practice covers housing and tenancy, human rights, social security, consumer protection, disaster response and insurance, employment, discrimination, immigration, visa cancellation, the NDIS, mental health law, coronial inquests, and the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege Service. We have dedicated services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, children and young people, refugees, prisoners, veterans, and older people experiencing elder abuse. Our purpose is to improve the lives of people experiencing deep and persistent disadvantage or dislocation by using civil law to meet their fundamental needs.
We are seeking a Senior Solicitor who will play a pivotal leadership role in supervising and supporting Civil Law Practice Managers. You will guide and influence the delivery of high‐quality civil law services across the division, using your substantial experience in one or more of our civil practice areas.
About You
* Seasoned civil law practitioner with demonstrated capability in managing a busy legal practice.
* Excellent at translating complex legal concepts into accessible guidance for solicitors at varying experience levels.
You Are
* A collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across disciplines.
* An effective communicator with excellent client, stakeholder and team engagement skills.
* Organised and strategic, with proven experience supervising legal professionals.
* Committed to community impact, especially in delivering legal services to those experiencing persistent disadvantage.
Exceptional networking skills and experience working with local communities and diverse stakeholders will set you apart.
You Must
* Be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.
* Provide a current Unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us.
* Be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check.
* Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies).
Benefits
* Access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
* Accredited Flex‐Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer; recognised leaders in flexible work. Most staff work flexibly, for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.
How To Apply
You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email will not be accepted. Please ensure 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 these two questions:
* Outline your skills and experience managing a practice to provide Civil Law services to people who experience persistent disadvantage, as well as your experience working with stakeholders to service a local community.
* Outline your experience and approach to supervising staff whilst developing and strengthening their skills.
Closing Date
Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 11.59pm
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