Job Description:
">Solicitor - Legal Officer Grade IV - Criminal Law. We are looking for experienced criminal law solicitors who can provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines. Our lawyers contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSW's mission to deliver high-quality legal services to our clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems.">
About the Role:
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* Provide legal advice and representation to clients in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines.
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* Contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSW's mission to deliver high-quality legal services to our clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems.
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Essential Requirements:
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* Be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.
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* Be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us.
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* Be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check.
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* Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies).
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Highly Desirable:
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* Hold a valid Driving Licence.
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Benefits:
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* You will have access to training, development, and mentoring opportunities.
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* We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of 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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About Us:
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Legal Aid NSW is committed to delivering high-quality legal services to our clients and assisting them to resolve their legal problems. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us.
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How to Apply:
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Applications must include your resume (no more than 5 pages) and cover letter (no more than 2 pages). Please respond to the targeted questions: What attributes do you see as common to both type of role and why? Which roles do you see your skill set being more suited to and why?
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