• Professional 2 (P2) $88,204 - $105,445 plus Superannuation
• 12 Month Contract
• Darwin

About Legal Aid NT:

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 supervision of the Managing Solicitor, the position will provide information, education, advocacy, referrals, legal support, legal advice, and legal representation services to victim-survivors of DFSV in the Darwin and Greater Darwin area.

About you:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated solicitor who is looking to make a positive contribution to those whose lives are affected by DFSV. We are also interested in people who may have gained experience through volunteer work or student placements at organisations such as community legal services or legal aid commissions.

You will have a demonstrated knowledge of dynamics of DFSV and the ability to respond effectively to clients affected by DFSV, trauma and in crisis situations. You have experience in providing high quality legal advice, information, and appropriate referrals to other legal and non-legal services to clients from diverse backgrounds and have demonstrated ability to negotiate with police representatives, defendants, prosecutors, and others on behalf of clients.

Crucial in your success in this role is your strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds including First Nations Australians and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people.

Employee benefits:

Legal Aid NT offers attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Legal Aid NT provides ongoing professional development opportunities. Legal Aid NT can also provide relocation assistance. While the work can be challenging, Legal Aid NT has an Employee Assistance Policy and a Staff Wellbeing Strategy.

Further Information:

If, after reading the duty statement, you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected], using the subject line: Solicitor - Domestic Violence Legal Service enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply:

You can find the duty statement, including selection criteria on the DVLS website, under the “get involved” and “employment” tabs at dvls.nt.gov.au, or via the attachment below.

To be considered for this position, applicants must attach a resume, a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages), and copies of your tertiary qualifications.

DVLS recognises the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse workforce. We encourage you to indicate within your application to which diversity group you belong to.