Senior Solicitor Grade V at Department Of Family And Community Services nsw

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

157430.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Representation, Supervision, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Stakeholder Relationships, Mentoring, Collaboration, Complex Legal Matters, High Volume Legal Practice, Client Advocacy, Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Senior Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade V – Parole and Prevention Orders Legal Service Salary range $154,403.00 - $157,430.00 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) Ongoing Full-time Position Criminal Law Division – Central Sydney About us 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 phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness. About the role Provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including in more complex matters, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines in order to contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSW’s mission to deliver high quality legal services to our clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems. Supervise and lead junior legal staff in achieving this aim. About you We have an Ongoing Senior Solicitor (LO Grade V) opportunity in the new Parole and Prevention Orders Legal Service (PPO). This role will form part of the HROU leadership team, supporting the Solicitor in Charge in both the management and future strategic direction of the unit. You will be a highly motivated, experienced, and collaborative team player with demonstrated ability to balance the demands of a complex and high-volume legal practice, a vulnerable and challenging client group, and supervision/mentoring of other solicitors. You will also have the skills to navigate various internal and external stakeholder relationships, including as a representative of Legal Aid NSW with other justice sector agencies. 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, 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. Other benefits of working with us You 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 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 Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  The essential requirements for this role You must: be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW be able to provide your Legal Qualifications be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us be willing to do a Criminal Record 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 must submit your 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 before submitting. Your application must include: your resume (no more than 5 pages) cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the following two Targeted Questions: The Parole and Prevention Orders Legal Service is a specialist team spanning prisoner law, parole, post-sentence and other complex risk based regimes. Solicitors in the PPO regularly appear before the State Parole Authority as well as conducting complex civil litigation in the Supreme Court in relation to post sentence detention or supervision orders. In addition, solicitors undertake advocacy in associated proceedings in the Local Court and District Court. This role will form part of the senior management of the team and assist in development of strategic goals. 1. Outline the skills and experience you have in conducting and leading a complex criminal or civil law practice. 2. What skills and experience would you bring to team management and strategic planning in this new team? 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 to the hiring manager - Claire Stimpson on 02 9219 5891 or claire.stimpson@legalaid.nsw.gov.au If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities of the role. The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what 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 role is a great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application. Closing Date: Sunday 08/02/2026 at 11.59pm

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Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and representation to clients, including in complex matters, while supervising junior legal staff. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Parole and Prevention Orders Legal Service.