Senior Solicitor – Legal Officer - Grade Iv

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Criminal & Civil Law (Legal)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Legal Officer Grade IV – Ongoing and Talent Pool · Ongoing Full-Time role (35 hours per week)
· Legal Officer Grade IV (between $134,483 - $137,071 plus super & annual leave loading)
About us Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems.
We help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues.

About the role As a senior solicitor working in the Broken Hill office your focus is to provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW on more complex matters in the Local and District Courts.
The advice and representation you provide will assist some of the most vulnerable members of the community.

Additionally, you may be responsible for supervising and mentoring junior legal staff.

You will also develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the private profession, legal assistance providers and the courts.

This role will provide Legal Aid services and representation to clients based in the Wilcannia and Wenworth regions on monthly basis and will involve the need for travel.

About you You will be an experienced criminal, lawyer with a commitment to delivering high quality, culturally appropriate legal services to legally aided clients.

You will be a compassionate and principled person who can lead by example in growing cultural safety practices in the office for both staff and clients.
You will be passionate about advocating for your clients.

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!
We are committed to diversity and inclusion  We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us.
We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.

 We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

 We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities.
If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you'd like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at .

Other benefits of working with us · You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities 
· Be a part of a committed and supportive team
We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in flexible work.
Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.

Why to work at Broken Hill Work Life Balance Additional one week of leave per year Remote allowance payments over and above salary  Flexible Work Arrangements  Broken Hill is one of NSW's most remote cities and the first to be heritage listed.
With a population of around 17,000 and servicing a number of local areas Broken Hill is the hub for many smaller local communities.
Located approximately 1,114km from Sydney, 500km from Adelaide and 300km from Mildura and serviced by Regional Express Airlines and Qantas, Broken Hill is also only 48km from the South Australian border.
Made famous by immortalisation in a number of Australian films, Broken Hill is renowned for heritage and culture in a remote setting.

The Broken Hill office of Legal Aid NSW services Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Wentworth and surrounding areas.
The office has four full time experienced criminal lawyers, two full time family lawyers, a full time civil lawyer and a number of administration staff as well as welcoming a range of visiting lawyers from all over NSW delivering local services including Legal Aid specialist services such as Family Law Services for Aboriginal Communities and Civil Law Services for Aboriginal Communities.

The essential requirements for this role  You must:
· 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 (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
· ability to travel for work
How to apply  You MUST submit your application online through iworkfor.nsw.gov.au .
If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.

 Your application must include:
 · your resume (no more than 5 pages)
· cover letter (no more than 2 pages).

In your cover letter, please describe how your skills and experience will enable you to:
· Represent your clients in complex criminal matters in regional and remote areas
· Lead and mentor junior staff to provide high quality legal services
Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.

Do you need help to apply?
 It's important to properly prepare before you apply for a role.
Here is some other information to help you:
· If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.

· The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level.
Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 11:59 pm AEST Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide organisation providing legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged people across NSW.
We deliver legal services in most areas of criminal, family and civil law.
Our services are provided through our Central Sydney office and 21 regional offices.
Legal Aid NSW employs approximately 900 staff.
Legal Aid NSW delivers legal services in partnership with the private legal profession through grants of legal aid.
In 2011-12 private lawyers represented 42.5% of legal aid clients.
We work closely with our partners including LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service NSW/ACT.
The long-term strategic direction of Legal Aid NSW is overseen by a Board, appointed by the Attorney General.
The day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer, assisted by a Senior Executive.
Legal Aid NSW was established in 1979, when it was known as the Legal Services Commission, before becoming the Legal Aid Commission of NSW in 1987.
The Legal Aid Commission was renamed Legal Aid NSW in 2006.
More information about our history can be found on this page.

Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide organisation providing legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged people across NSW.
We deliver legal services in most areas of criminal, family and civil law.
Our services are provided through our Central Sydney office and 21 regional offices.
Legal Aid NSW employs approximately 900 staff.
Legal Aid NSW delivers legal services in partnership with the private legal profession through grants of legal aid.
In 2011-12 private lawyers represented 42.5% of legal aid clients.
We work closely with our partners including LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service NSW/ACT.
The long-term strategic direction of Legal Aid NSW is overseen by a Board, appointed by the Attorney General.
The day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer, assisted by a Senior Executive.
Legal Aid NSW was established in 1979, when it was known as the Legal Services Commission, before becoming the Legal Aid Commission of NSW in 1987.
The Legal Aid Commission was renamed Legal Aid NSW in 2006.
More information about our history can be found on this page.

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