Solicitor IV Crime
* Salary range $144,058.00 - $146,831.00
* Ongoing Full Time Role
* Orange Location
About Legal Aid NSW
We stand beside people when they need it most. At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn't just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions.
Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues.
Our work is challenging, and deeply meaningful.
In partnerships with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service NSW/ACT, we are located throughout the state including our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite and outreach offices.
Why Choose Legal Aid NSW
Champion fairness. Empower communities. Build your career.
Here, every role has purpose.
Whether you're delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you'll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW.
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through team and cross collaboration.
Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW
As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive personally and professionally. You'll love our:
Flexible Working - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation.
We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your work life balance.
Professional Growth – as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, PLT and work placements, ongoing learning, shadowing and mentoring, development opportunities, and secondments.
Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing - with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters as much as your work does, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.
About the Role
As the Solicitor IV you will play a critical role in the provision of legal services in the Orange region, including complex casework services, duty and advice services in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines. The purpose of which is to 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. This is a key management role within the Orange crime team, responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior solicitors.
About You
We are seeking an experienced crime lawyer with strong people management skills, advanced communication skills and the ability to achieve high quality outcomes. The successful applicant will have demonstrated:
* Experience providing leadership, support and mentoring to junior lawyers and supporting quality legal practice;
* An understanding of the unique challenges facing people in regional areas;
* Strong experience managing complex legal matters and exercising sound judgment.
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months at the Orange office only.
About working in Orange
The Orange office of Legal Aid is located in downtown Orange. The office is a busy mixed practice including specialist services which provides legal services to vulnerable people in Orange and surrounding towns in the central tablelands, including Bathurst, Lithgow, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes. Orange is a thriving regional centre, home to acclaimed restaurants and wineries, parks and gardens, with quality local music and art scenes, and near quaint heritage villages to explore.
Essential Requirements
* Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency
* Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check and Conduct Service Check
* Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
* Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
* Valid driver's licence and ability to travel as required
Download the Role Description to explore the role in-depth.
Apply Now!
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026 at 11.59pm
Your application is your chance to show why you're a strong match for this role. Please provide:
* A current resume (up to three pages)
* A cover letter (two pages) addressing the below two targeted questions:
* Targeted Question 1: Please outline your experience managing complex legal matters, including your ability to prioritise work and exercise sound professional judgment.
* Targeted Question 2: Outline your experience in working collaboratively in a legal setting. What skills do you have that will enable you to mentor and guide junior solicitors to provide effective and efficient legal services, as well as supporting their wellbeing?
You Belong Here
We're building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice are included and valued. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities and offer both recruitment and workplace adjustments, so you can connect and flourish at every stage of career.
We're here to help
Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.
For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact Andre Diaz Valdivieso – Recruitment Officer on .
For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.
For role specific enquiries, contact the hiring manager Stephanie Mulholland – Practice Manager Crime
Orange Criminal Law on .
For general recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 9134 9347 or via .
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn.
For guidance on preparing for interview readiness, explore the NSW Public Sector's interactive Capability Application Tool.
We look forward to receiving your application!