• Professional 1/ Professional 2 (P1/P2) $75,075 - $103,377 - plus superannuation
• 1 Year Contract
• Darwin location

About the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission:

The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission (NTLAC) is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990. 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 to clients in the areas of family law, associated domestic violence matters, child support and child protection.

About you:

You are a committed and driven solicitor with a minimum of 1-year post-admission experience in family law and child protection matters, including experience in the conduct of contested hearings and in dispute resolution processes. 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.

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A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from our website.

A duty statement is also attached.

Further information on the role, please contact Ms Jaquie Palavra on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected], using the subject line: Family Law Solicitor - Darwin Family Law Practice enquiry via EthicalJobs.