Be a part of one of Australia’s most dynamic, diverse and challenging legal practices.

NAAJA provides legal aid for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, with offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.  We are considered to be a leading Australian legal service and have received both national and Northern Territory human rights awards for our work. We are committed to providing quality representation for our clients and bringing about long term change in the justice system.

Our staff are motivated, dedicated and do work that matters.

NAAJA is seeking Senior Civil Law Solicitors, to join our Civil Law team. Positions can be located across NAAJA’s Darwin, Katherine or Alice Springs offices.

Successful applicants will have a commitment to providing access to justice and a demonstrated empathy and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, history and culture.

The right candidate will have:

• 4+ Years post-admission experience in civil law.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake civil litigation and casework and provide civil law advice with limited supervision.
• Ability to travel remotely for up to 4 nights
• Excellent communication skills, including in cross-cultural settings

The positions offer attractive employment benefits including:

• Salary of CiLO3.1 – $85,779 per annum plus superannuation
• Salary packaging options
• 6 weeks annual leave per year with leave loading
• Remote allowance for positions based in Katherine and Alice Springs
• Annual airfare

Duty Statement:  211114 SENIOR CIVIL SOLICITOR DS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply