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Solicitor Crime - Wollongong and Nowra


Company : NSW Department of Communities and Justice


Location : Wollongong, New South Wales


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Solicitor Crime - Wollongong and Nowra role at NSW Department of Communities and Justice1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Solicitor Crime - Wollongong and Nowra role at NSW Department of Communities and JusticeGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Legal Officer Grade I -III - $ 77,012 - $ 130,542 plus super & annual leave loading)Location Wollongong and NowraSolicitor Crime WollongongTemporary Full TimeLegal Officer Grade I -III - $ 77,012 - $ 130,542 plus super & annual leave loading)Location Wollongong and NowraAbout UsLegal 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 RoleThis is a temporary full-time role as a Solicitor Criminal Law within our Wollongong and Nowra team. In this role you will p rovide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW charged with criminal offences. You will work with a dedicated team of criminal lawyers and appear regularly in the Local Court advocating for our clients. You will perform this role in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines in order to contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSWs mission to deliver high quality legal services to our clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems.About YouYou are a dedicated legal professional committed to providing high-quality legal advice and representation. You enjoy client contact and appearing in court. You excel in delivering efficient legal services and utili s ing electronic case management systems.Your strong communication skills enable you to effectively represent a diverse range of clients and communicate with a variety of stakeholders.Key AttributesStrong communicator, able to represent diverse clients.Efficient in delivering legal services and capacity to determin e applications for legal aid.Skilled in using electronic case management systems.Interested in policy development and law reform initiatives.Up-to-date on legal developments and adaptable to new technology .We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 month s .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 youd like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.BenefitsOther benefits of working with usYou will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers 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.You MustThe essential requirements for this rolebe admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSWbe able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with usbe willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Checkhold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency(for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)How To ApplyYou MUST submit your application online . If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.Your Application Must Includeyour resume ( no more than 5 pages)cover letter ( no more than 2 pages) . In your cover letter, please respond to the below targeted questionsTargeted Question 1 : In considering the fundamental role of a criminal lawyer within Legal Aid what do you see are the major challenges of this position?Targeted Question 2: What strengths, skills and experience can you bring to this role to meet these challenges?Make sure your application is complete, and you have answered all questions before you submit .Closing Date: Sunday 8 June at 11 : 59pmDo you need help to apply?Its 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 the Hiring Manager Elizabeth Parkes on elizabeth.parkes@legalaid.nsw.gov.auIf 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. 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