* Professional 2 (P2) $92,910 – $110,781 plus superannuation
* 2 Year Contract
* Darwin
About the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
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 Managing Solicitor of the Family Law Practice, provide high quality legal advice and representation, legal task assistance and duty lawyer services to clients in the areas of family law, domestic violence matters, child support and child protection.
About you
You will be an experienced and dedicated solicitor with a high-level of 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, representation, duty lawyer and task assistance, in a range of family law, child support, domestic violence and child protection matters and undertake related advocacy, policy and law reform work.
You will have a demonstrated knowledge and awareness of the dynamics, impact, and effect of family violence on families as well as knowledge and awareness of the issues impacting First Nations people and disadvantaged families in the NT, including knowledge of current legal issues and the provision of legal services in the NT.
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 recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au by 11:59pm Sunday, 28 June 2026:
* A current CV
* A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
* Copies of your tertiary qualifications.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is open for 30 days. We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be considered as they are received and the recruitment process may close earlier than advertised.
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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