Solicitor- Grade I-III - Crime - Ongoing- Moree

Job Description

Location: Moree, NSW, AU, 2400 Ongoing – Full time – 35 Hours per week Legal Officer Grade I-III (between $77,012 -$130,542) plus super and annual leave loading Applications close 16 February 2025 at 11:59PM About us Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can assist with most areas of criminal law, family law, and civil law issues. We provide legal advice, help in court, and family dispute resolution, either over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices. About the role The successful candidate will provide criminal law advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, adhering to its policies and guidelines. This role supports the mission of delivering high-quality legal services and assisting clients in resolving their legal problems. You will be passionate about providing legal services to disadvantaged people in regional, rural, and criminal justice system contexts. We may use this recruitment to create a NSW Regional talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies over the next 18 months for regional NSW. Why you should join Legal Aid NSW! We are committed to diversity and inclusion We strive to create a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse individuals, and other diverse communities. We acknowledge, support, and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process or would like information about how we can assist you, please contact our team at Other benefits of working with us Work-life balance - additional one week of leave per year and assistance with travel costs Assistance with relocation costs Access to training, development, and mentoring opportunities, often involving fully funded travel to Sydney or other sites across NSW. We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in flexible work. Why work at Moree? The Moree office of Legal Aid NSW is in Moree Plains Shire in northern New South Wales, located on the banks of the Mehi River in the heart of NSW's northern wheatbelt and recognised nationally as Australia's Artesian Spa Capital. Moree is a town rich in culture, heritage, agriculture, and natural assets, and can be reached from Sydney by daily train and air services. The essential requirements for this role You must: be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start be willing to undertake a Criminal Record Check and 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) hold a current driver’s licence be able to travel for work away from home How to apply You MUST submit your application online through iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. Late applications or those submitted by email will NOT be accepted. Your application must include: Your resume (no more than 5 pages) and cover letter (no more than 1 page). In your cover letter, please respond to these two questions: 1. How familiar are you with the services provided by Legal Aid NSW, and how do you think they impact the community? 2. What motivates you to provide legal services to disadvantaged people in regional, rural, and criminal justice system contexts? Do you need help to apply? If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are considering applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. Note: The focused capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Familiarity with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr