Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Req ID: 79843
* Salary range $90,692 – 134,458pa plus superannuation and leave loading. Legal Officer Grade I-III
* Family Law Grants Division - Talent Pool Recruitment
* Flexible work arrangements available – minimum office attendance of one day per month in Sydney, with additional days as required for training.
We are seeking Family Law Solicitors to join our Legal Aid Grants Division. We offer a range of opportunities, including ongoing and temporary positions, with options for full-time and part-time work.
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
This role is responsible for determining complex applications for legal aid across a range of Commonwealth and State family law matter types, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies, guidelines and delegations to meet the intent of the legal aid program and ensure delivery of high quality client service.
About you
You are someone who thrives in a diverse team and can collaborate seamlessly, even when working remotely. You're self-motivated and confident working independently without supervision. With a strategic mindset, you can quickly navigate between different policies and bring them together to create practical, well-considered solutions. Adaptable and proactive, you're ready to tackle complex challenges and contribute to high-quality outcomes.
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
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
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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 Practising Certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW 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)
* be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth)
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 address the following questions:
Target Question 1: What knowledge or experience do you have in identifying and applying relevant policies, procedures, and legislation (for example, in administrative law or similar decision-making contexts)?
Target Question 2: Briefly outline your experience in report writing and making merit-based decisions or assessments in a legal setting.
You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Please note: Legal Aid offices will be closed from 25 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, and recruitment enquiries during this period will not be responded to. As applications for this role close on 12 January 2026, we encourage you to contact the hiring manager as soon as possible for any enquiries.
Do you need help to apply?
If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to the Hiring Manager Ms Rebecca Harper, Grants Senior Family Solicitor at or on
If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW 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.
Applying for a role is a great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application.
Closing Date: 12 January 2026 at 11:59pm