Senior Legal Officer Role
Join a specialist women's legal service in a senior leadership position, with opportunities to build your skills and career in trauma-informed, culturally safe practice across the Big Rivers Region.
* Deliver high-quality legal advice, casework, and representation in complex and/or litigious matters
* Provide trauma-informed support in areas including DFSV, child protection, and family law
* Supervise and mentor a legal team of 4 solicitors, including onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development
* Act as Principal Legal Officer during periods of absence
* Lead legal outreach services within Katherine and across remote communities
* Design and deliver community legal education workshops and resources
* Strengthen relationships with legal, government, and community stakeholders
* Contribute to internal strategy, compliance, risk, and funding reporting processes
To qualify, you must be admitted as a solicitor in Australia and eligible to hold a Northern Territory Practising Certificate. You will also bring a minimum of 4 years post-admission legal experience in a relevant practice area.
* Leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice
* Expertise working within the fields of DFSV, family law or child protection, and familiarity with NT legislation or ability to upskill
* Demonstrated ability to work in trauma-informed, culturally responsive ways
* Experience working with Aboriginal communities and a commitment to cultural safety
* Excellent legal writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Be rewarded with a competitive salary, plus:
* 12% superannuation
* Annual pay point progression within classification based on anniversary milestones
* 6 weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading
* Tiered personal/carer's leave, increasing with years of service
* Relocation assistance to help make this vibrant regional community your new home