• Aboriginal Targeted role
• 12 months full-time at Wagga Wagga 
• Competitive salary package up to 130k

This role is targeted to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, however is open to all applicants.

If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch for a confidential discussion by emailing [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Targeted - Solicitor I-III, Family Law - Wagga Wagga enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW

Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 28 regional offices in metropolitan and regional centres across NSW including the two satellite offices located at Walgett and Bourke, and a number of specialist services and advice clinics. Working at Legal Aid NSW provides the opportunity to support people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and children, Indigenous people and people with mental illness who may experience difficulties when enforcing and defending their rights.

We believe a workforce that reflects our clients is important in delivering a service that meets the needs of community and are proud to say we have the largest number of Aboriginal solicitors in any legal practice in NSW. We are aiming for 11% of all staff to be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Legal Aid NSW is committed to providing culturally safe workplaces, actively engaging in culturally safe practices and to delivering culturally safe services to Aboriginal people and communities. Legal Aid NSW strives to be an organisation where Aboriginal people want to work, where we value Aboriginal voices and culture, and where we are on a journey of healing and learning together.

We offer flexible work arrangements to all our staff. Most of our staff work flexibly.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position is responsible for:

• Providing high quality advice, minor assistance and casework service to disadvantaged communities
• Conducting an effective legal practice.
• Complying with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities. 

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for passionate Solicitors with experience in family law and care and protection matters. Your strong communication skills will enable you to provide efficient and effective legal services to clients of Legal Aid from a range of diverse backgrounds. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications to practice as an Australian legal practitioner
• Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW 
• Ability to provide a valid Practising Certificate upon commencement 
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement
• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, or be an Australian Permanent Resident (essential for future ongoing vacancies) or hold a valid working visa (for the current temporary vacancy)
•  Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check and/or Working With Children Check

The Family Law Division have a number of roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working With Children Check. If you are successfully placed on the Talent Pool, please note you will be required to provide your Working With Children Check details prior to commencement in any role requiring the check.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be submitted online through I work for NSW to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.

Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants are requested to attach:

• current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)
• cover letter (maximum 2 pages) responding to the following two questions:

1. What post admission experience do you have in the conduct of Family Law and Care and Protection matters?
2. What are the challenges in representing socially and/or economically disadvantaged clients?

The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining capability and suitability for the role.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future temporary or ongoing vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.

To ensure recruitment at Legal Aid NSW continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual methods may be used for interviews and assessments. This may include interviews conducted by video, telephone interviewing, Microsoft Teams meetings and online assessments.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Legal Aid NSW welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

Legal Aid NSW provides dignified access to accommodate the diverse needs of our community. We acknowledge and support the access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as such all of our offices are accessible.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to participate in the recruitment process, or you are looking for general information about our reasonable adjustment process, please contact our team via email, and advise your preferred method of communication: [email protected].

Legal Aid NSW is committed to increasing its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce to ensure the organisation is reflective of our client base. This position is targeted to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This recruitment activity is conducted in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014 in relation to employment of eligible persons. While this role is open to all applicants, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For Aboriginal specific information regarding working at Legal Aid NSW, our Aboriginal Staff network, career development opportunities and support systems please email: [email protected].

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Temporary opportunity at Wagga Wagga (35HPW)
• Enquiries: Emille Thomas on 02 6921 6588 or email: [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Targeted - Solicitor I-III, Family Law - Wagga Wagga enquiry via EthicalJobs.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW
• Salary Range $79,398 - $117,715 plus superannuation & leave loading
• Jobs Board Ref No. 000090BI