Senior Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade V Criminal & Civil Law (Legal)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
$144,140 – $146,966 per year + Super & Leave Load
About us Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems.
We can help people with most areas of criminal law, family law, and everyday civil law legal issues.
We give legal advice, help at court, and do family dispute resolution.
We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.
About the Role Provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including in more complex matters, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines to contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSW's mission to deliver high-quality legal services to our clients and assist them in resolving their legal problems.
Supervise and lead junior legal staff in achieving this aim.
About you The right person for this role will be an experienced Criminal Law solicitor who can maintain a busy practice while simultaneously supervising and leading other solicitors.
The successful applicants will be committed to delivering excellent service for clients and be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the criminal law jurisdiction in NSW.
Experience as a criminal law solicitor is required, and some management experience is preferred.
Other benefits of working with us You will have access to training, development, and mentoring opportunities.
We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognized as leaders in the area of 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.
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) 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 respond to the following targeted questions: Outline your motivation for applying for this role and indicate how this aligns with the primary purpose of the role.
What are the biggest challenges faced by managers of criminal law teams?
How will you use your strengths, skills, and experience to enable you to address those challenges?
Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.
Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024 at 11:59 pm
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