About the role You are responsible for providing a high quality, trauma informed advice, minor assistance, duty and casework service to socially and economically disadvantaged clients who have experienced family and domestic violence.
This role conducts an effective legal practice, working within an interdisciplinary team to meet the legal and non-legal needs of clients who have experienced family and domestic violence.
This role is required to comply with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities.
Flexible work arrangements are available, with a mix of office, court, and work-from-home days based on operational needs.
About you You're a clear communicator who confidently engages with courts, agencies, and colleagues to deliver high-quality legal support.
You use technology effectively and think analytically to solve problems.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
With strong planning and prioritisation skills, you manage competing demands while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Your ability to adapt, stay organised, and contribute to a supportive team makes you a great fit for this dynamic role.
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.
If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, experiencing issues accessing information on the application form and require this in an alternate format, or you'd like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at 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 current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies)
have the capacity to travel regularly, and to regional and remote areas
The Family Law Division have several roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
You will be required to provide your Working with Children Check details prior to commencement in any role requiring the check.