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Senior Solicitor Legal Officer Grade V Civil Law Division Statewide Talent Pool Competitive Salary: $154,403 - $157,430pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) Legal Officer Grade V Flexible work options available, office attendancerequired. About us Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal,familyand civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness. About the role The Civil Law Division is the largest publicly funded civil law practice in Australia. Our civil practice covers housing and tenancy, human rights, social security, consumer protection, disaster response and insurance, employment, discrimination, immigration, visa cancellation, the NDIS, mental health law, coronial inquests, and the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege Service. We have dedicated services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, children and young people, refugees, prisoners, veterans, and older people experiencing elder abuse. Our purpose is to improve the lives of people experiencing deep and persistent disadvantage or dislocation by using civil law to meet their fundamental needs. We are seeking aSenior Solicitorwho will play a pivotal leadership role in supervising and supporting Civil Law Practice Managers. You will guide and influence the delivery of highquality civil law services across the division, using your substantial experience in one or more of our civil practice areas. About you You are a seasoned civil law practitioner withdemonstratedcapability in managing a busy legal practice. You understand the importance of consistent, highquality practice standards and excel at translating complex legal concepts into accessible guidance for solicitors at varying experience levels. You are: A collaborative leaderwho builds strong relationships across disciplines An effective communicatorwith excellent client,stakeholderand team engagement skills Organised and strategic, with proven experience supervising legal professionals Committed to community impact, especially in delivering legal services to those experiencing persistent disadvantage Exceptional networking skills and experience working with local communities and diverse stakeholders will set you apart. The successful candidate must have experience in supervising and leading civil law teams, be highly organised with proven experience in communicating effectively with clients,stakeholdersand staff. Theywill also have exceptional networking capabilities particularly with local communities and a diverse range of stakeholders. 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,respectedand 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 diversepeopleand other diverse communities. We acknowledge,supportand accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. For application support(including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format)or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team ator02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visitAdjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. Other benefits of working with us You will have access to training,developmentand mentoring opportunities. We are an accredited Flex Readyand Carers and Employerscertified employer and are recognised as leadersinflexible 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 Find out more atWorking at Legal Aid NSW The essential requirements for this role You must: be admitted orbeeligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW be able to provide acurrentUnrestrictedNSWPractising Certificatebefore you startwork with us be willing todoa Criminal Record Checkand/or 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 mustsubmityour application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions beforesubmitting. Your application must include: yourresume (no more than5 pages) cover letter (no more than2 pages). In your cover letter, pleaserespond to these two questions: Outline your skills and experience managing a practice to provide Civil Law services to people who experience persistent disadvantage, as well as your experience working with stakeholders to service a local community. Outline your experience and approach to supervising staff whilst developing and strengthening their skills. We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months. Do you need help to apply? If you have questions about the role, you can reach out toAxel Maire, Talent Acquisition Business Partneron02 9219 5096or on If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSWAboriginal Services Branchto arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. TheRole Descriptionsets out the responsibilities andFocusCapabilities of the role. The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role descriptionindicatewhat is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. Applying for a roleisa great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application. Closing Date:Tuesday 28thApril 2026at11.59pm