Solicitor – Civil Law Practice
* Professional 2 (P2) $92,910 – $110,781 plus Superannuation
* 2 Year Contract
* Territory-wide
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 disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.
About the role:
Under the direction of the Associate Director of the Civil Law Practice, provide high quality legal advice, community legal education and legal assistance, in a range of civil law matters and undertake related advocacy, policy and law reform work.
About you:
You will be an experienced and dedicated solicitor with a high-level initiative including the ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision in undertaking tasks and addressing challenges. You will have the ability to deliver high quality legal advice, community legal education and legal assistance, in a range of civil law matters and undertake related advocacy, policy and law reform work.
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.
* Salary packaging options
* 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 ***********@legalaid.nt.gov.au by 11:59pm Sunday, 1 March 2026 :
* A current CV
* A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
* Copies of your tertiary qualifications.
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be considered as they are received and the recruitment process may close earlier than advertised.
A detailed duty statement, including selection criteria, can be obtained from
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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.