Professional 3 / Senior Professional 1 (P3/SP1)
$114,199 – $147,919 plus Superannuation
2 Year Contract
Darwin
About the Legal Aid NT: Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and people facing disadvantage have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.
About the role: Under the supervision of the Managing Solicitor of the Darwin Criminal Law Practice provide high quality legal advice and representation for legal aid clients charged with criminal offences in a broad range of criminal law areas.
About you: You are an experienced Senior Solicitor with experience and ability in advocacy including, but not limited to, NT Supreme Court trials or equivalent with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the laws of evidence, criminal law and criminal procedure.
You will have demonstrated ability to deliver high quality complex legal advice, assistance, and representation in a range of criminal law matters and undertake related advocacy, policy, and law reform work.
Crucial in your success in this role is your high level interpersonal and communication and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with staff, external stakeholders, and clients with complex needs and from diverse backgrounds.
Employee benefits: Legal Aid NT offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including:
6 weeks annual leave to support work life balance.
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A supportive and collaborative workplace culture committed to meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.
How to apply: To apply, please submit the following to recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au by 4:00pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026:
A current CV
A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
Copies of your tertiary qualifications.
For a detailed duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from here.
Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au
Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.
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