Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW
Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade I-III – Family Law – Dubbo Office – Aboriginal Targeted (00008NQ2)
• Competitive Salary Package up to 130K
• Ongoing Vacancy at Dubbo
• Flexible working options available
ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 25 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 THE ROLE
The position is responsible for:
• Providing high quality advice, minor assistance and casework service to disadvantaged communities
• Conducting an effective legal practice
• Complying with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for passionate Solicitors with experience in family law and care and protection matters. Your strong communication skills will enable you to provide efficient and effective legal services to clients of Legal Aid from a range of diverse backgrounds.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Legal Qualifications
• 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/or working with Children Check
• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Resident is essential for ongoing vacancies
• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Resident, or hold a valid working visa for future temporary vacancies if being placed onto a talent pool
• Drivers Licence
• 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 requested to attach:
• current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)
• cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the following:
1. What post admission experience do you have in the conduct of Family Law and Care and Protection matters?
2. What are the challenges in representing socially and/or economically disadvantaged clients?
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.
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.
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.
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
• Ongoing Opportunity at Dubbo (35HPW)
• Enquiries: Convenor Kelly Friend on (02) 6885 7734 or kelly.friend@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW
• Closing Date: Sunday 13 Feburary 2022 [11:59pm]
Source: Uniting News