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The Senior Solicitor role offers an exciting chance for experienced family lawyers ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality legal services to clients facing socioeconomic disadvantage.
About Us: Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness.
About The Role
This talent pool recruitment is to look for legal officers who are interested in working in metropolitan and/or regional offices. This includes our litigation team as well as teams like our Early Intervention Unit and our Domestic Violence Unit.
- Step into leadership and make a real impact for clients facing socio-economic disadvantages
- Statewide Talent Pool for opportunities across metropolitan and regional NSW
- Legal Officer Grade IV, salary range $144,058 – 146,831 pa plus superannuation and leave loading
About You
We’re looking for dynamic and enthusiastic family lawyers who are passionate about family law or care and protection and mentoring, supporting, and developing other lawyers.
- Experience in handling complex legal matters, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable, solution-focused, and confident in identifying issues and delivering practical, tailored outcomes
- Some experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
Essential Requirements
- Be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
- Be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
- Be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
- Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or a valid visa to work in Australia
How To Apply
You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.
- Your resume (no more than 5 pages)
- Cover letter (no more than 2 pages), addressing Target Questions
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📌 Senior Solicitor
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