Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade I-III – Civil – Dubbo – Full-time – Ongoing Criminal & Civil Law (Legal)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Legal Officer Grade I-III (between $84,663 - $125,521 plus super and annual leave loading) About us Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day 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 This role will you to provide high quality advice, minor assistance and casework services in areas such as consumer, mental health, human rights, employment, housing, immigration, social security, and/or coronial inquests, or other areas of Civil Law. On the job training will be provided to assist in developing knowledge of practice areas.
About you The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and committed member of the Dubbo Civil Law team able to conduct an effective and efficient civil law practice. The role includes providing high quality civil law advice, minor assistance and casework services to disadvantaged clients in Western NSW.
You will have the capability to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds and work with relevant stakeholders and service delivery partners. Our team stands committed to ensuring equitable access to justice for some of the state's most disadvantaged communities and with regular outreach within the region, the ability to travel, including overnight stays is expected.
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. We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised 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 hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies) hold a valid Drivers Licence 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 address the following two (2) target questions:Describe your experience in the delivery of legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged people. Describe how you think addressing civil law problems will help further increase access to justice for regional and remote communities. Additionally, outline your motivation for applying for this position and how your skills and experience are relevant to the role. 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. 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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