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Solicitor in Charge Legal Officer Grade VI, Fairfield Salary: $165,865 $169,359 plus superannuation and leave loading. Ongoing fulltime role. Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phonebased support. About the role Lead a team of highperforming solicitors in Fairfield and provide expert legal guidance across multiple practice areas. Ensure effective allocation of resources and delivery of highquality services that meet client and community needs. Offer strategic input and operational support as an integral member of each practice area team, driving excellence and alignment with organisational goals. About you You are a highly experienced lawyer, committed to delivering highquality, culturally appropriate legal services to legally aided clients. You have experience managing teams of legal and nonlegal staff. You are a compassionate, principled leader who promotes cultural safety practices in the office for both staff and clients. You are resilient, collaborative, and thrive on building cohesion across multiple highperforming teams. You possess the confidence to manage differing viewpoints constructively, ensuring a culture of respect without compromising on service delivery. You are passionate about serving the Fairfield community and ensuring services are culturally responsive and inclusive. Why join Legal Aid NSW! We are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive workplace for everyone. We offer training, development, mentoring opportunities; flexible work arrangements; and are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers & Employers certified employer. Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW. The essential requirements for this role Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW. Provide a current (unrestricted) NSW Practising Certificate before starting work. Be willing to do a Criminal Record Check. Hold a 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 Submit your application online only. Applications received late or by email will not be accepted. Include your resume (5 pages) and cover letter (2 pages). In your cover letter, describe how your skills and experience will enable you to lead and manage a multipractice office in Fairfield, develop key relationships with stakeholders, and represent Legal Aid NSW within the Fairfield community. Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11:59pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr