Solicitior - Grade I-III - Orange
Orange, NSW, AU, 2800
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Temporary Full-time with a view to become ongoing
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Competitive salary package up to $146,860.00 pa. Package includes salary ($88,050 - $130,542), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
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Flexible work arrangements negotiable & career development options
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Create a local Orange Talent Pool for temporary and ongoing roles in the next 18 months
About us:
Legal Aid NSW provides legal support in criminal, family, and civil law. We offer advice, court assistance, and family dispute resolution by phone or at our 28 offices.
Legal Aid NSW has Australia’s largest family law practice, handling diverse and dynamic cases across all life stages. We help adults and children resolve disputes and achieve safe, workable family arrangements. Our services include legal advice, outreach, duty services, family dispute resolution, and case representation in Commonwealth family law matters (property, parenting, child support, Hague Convention), state care and protection cases (parens patriae, NCAT, education), and domestic violence matters across NSW.
About the role:
As a Family Lawyer, you will play a critical role in in the provision of family law services to clients of Legal Aid NSW. Your responsibilities include:
• Provide high quality advice and assistance, and casework service to disadvantaged communities;
• Conduct an effective legal practice;
• Comply with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities.
About you:
You will be a motivated solicitor who is dedicated to social justice and ready to make an impact in family law. You will bring:
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A strong commitment to supporting vulnerable clients and advocating for meaningful change
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the empathy needed to connect with clients facing difficult situations
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Detail orientation, with the ability to manage a varied workload with accuracy
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An appreciation for working with diverse communities, respecting and understanding unique backgrounds and needs
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months at the Orange Office only.
The essential requirements for this role:
You must:
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be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
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be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
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be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
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hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
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have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly, and to regional and remote areas
The Family Law Division have a number of roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working With Children Check. You will be required to provide your Working With Children Check details prior to commencement in any role requiring the check.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!
We are committed to diversity and inclusion
We are committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds want to work. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.
We support and accommodate diverse access needs for people with visible and invisible disabilities. For adjustments during recruitment or more information, contact us at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
Benefits of working with us:
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Interdisciplinary Teams: Work with experts across fields to provide holistic client support.
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Skill Development: Build expertise in advocacy, child representation, trauma-informed practice, and supporting diverse clients.
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Career Growth: Access internal progression, in-house supervision, and training in advocacy, trauma-informed lawyering, and cultural competency.
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible arrangements to suit your needs.
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Wellbeing Support: We prioritise your professional and personal wellbeing.
How to apply:
You MUST submit your application online. 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 two (2) target questions
1. Your ability to provide high quality and client focused legal advice and representation to vulnerable and disadvantaged clients in the areas of family law, domestic violence matters and/or care and protection.
2. What are the challenges in representing clients experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage in Orange and how would you address them?
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 have questions about the role, you can contact on or email: Associate Director Family Law - Emma Smallwood on emma.smallwood@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or +61 02 5525 1655.
· 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 Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role.
· 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.
Applications close on: Monday 10th March 2025.