Aboriginal Targeted – Senior Solicitor – Legal Officer IV – Children's Civil Law Service – Ongoing – Full-time – Central Sydney – 00008RB9

 

• While this advert is Aboriginal Targeted, this role is open to all applicants to apply

• Competitive salary package up to 142k

 

ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW

 
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 28 regional offices in metropolitan and regional centres across NSW and a number of specialist services and advice clinics. Working at Legal Aid NSW provides the opportunity to support people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and children, Indigenous people and people with mental illness who may experience difficulties when enforcing and defending their rights.

 

ABOUT US

The Children’s Civil Service (CCLS) is a specialist team within Legal Aid NSW that provides holistic civil law and youth casework assistance to highly disadvantaged people in Sydney who are involved with the criminal justice system. The CCLS is a multi-disciplinary team, and works in collaboration with criminal lawyers and other stakeholders to provide wrap around civil law services to vulnerable young people, including children and young people who are in, or have a history of being in out of home care. The team manages a diverse and demanding workload and assists young people in a range of civil law issues including: human rights matters, consumer debt, fines, discrimination and advocacy within the out of home care environment. The CCLS also engages in strategic advocacy about systemic issues experienced by disadvantaged and vulnerable young people.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The senior solicitor role involves:

• Providing a high quality legal advice and casework to CCLS clients, including in more complex matters.
• Being the practice management lead for the CCLS, including managing the Youth Koori Court practice.
• Supervising and leading other legal officers to ensure the delivery of a high quality and effective legal practice in accordance with the standards required by Legal Aid NSW
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing other support to the Solicitor in Charge as required 

 

While this advert is Aboriginal Targeted, this role is open to all applicants to apply.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will be an experienced legal practitioner who can maintain a busy practice, including complex matters whilst simultaneously supervising and inspiring a team within the CCLS through innovative leadership. The successful applicant will be committed to delivering excellent service and be able to engage with external stakeholders. Management experience and enthusiasm for mentoring/developing staff is essential. You will have demonstrated experience in delivering legal services to young people (or other vulnerable group) and a commitment to working with vulnerable communities.

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

• Ability to provide a valid Practising Certificate upon commencement

• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check and working with Children Check

• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency is an essential requirement for ongoing employment

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement

 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be submitted online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.

Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants are also encouraged to read the following reports:
•    Children’s Civil Law Service Evaluation – September 2019
•    Children’s Civil Law Services at Youth Koori Court fact sheet 

Applicants are requested to attach:

• current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)  (including the name, phone number and email address of at least 2 referees, one of whom is a current or recent supervisor)
• cover letter (maximum 2 pages) responding to the following three questions:

 

1. Please outline your skills and casework experience in the planning and delivery of legal services to young people, particularly in the area of civil law

2. Please outline your skills and experience in leading, managing and supervising lawyers and/or other staff in a team environment. 

3. Provide an example of your experience in developing and maintaining strategic stakeholder relationships

 

Please save your CV and Cover Letter as 'LAST NAME, First name – CV/Cover Letter' in PDF or word format.

The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining capability and suitability for the role.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future temporary or ongoing vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

 

Legal Aid NSW welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

Please note: Legal Aid NSW is committed to increasing its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce to ensure the organisation is reflective of our client base. This position is targeted to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This recruitment activity is conducted in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014 in relation to employment of eligible persons. While this role is open to all applicants, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For Aboriginal specific information regarding working at Legal Aid NSW, our Aboriginal Staff network, career development opportunities and support systems please email: aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Legal Aid NSW provides dignified access to accommodate the diverse needs of our community. We acknowledge and support the access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as such all of our offices are accessible.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to participate in the recruitment process, or you are looking for general information about our reasonable adjustment process, please contact our team via email, and advise your preferred method of communication: erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Full-time ongoing opportunity at Central Sydney (35HPW) until 30 June 2022
• Enquiries: Katrina Wong on (02) 9219 5006 or katrina.wong@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

• Salary Range $126,120 – $128,547 plus superannuation & leave loading

• Jobs Board Ref No. 00008RB9
• Closing Date: 2 March 2022 Wednesday

 

To ensure recruitment at Legal Aid NSW continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual methods may be used for interviews and assessments. This may include interviews conducted by video, telephone interviewing, Microsoft Teams meetings and online assessments.