Solicitor in Charge - Grade VI - Ongoing - Moree

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Solicitor in Charge - Grade VI - Ongoing - Moree Location: Moree, NSW, AU, 2400 Ongoing Full-Time role (35 hours per week) Legal Officer Grade VI (between $161,034 - $164,426) plus super & annual leave loading Location – Moree Applications close 16 February 2025 at 11:59PM About us Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and everyday civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices. About working in Moree The Moree office of Legal Aid NSW is in Moree Plains Shire in northern New South Wales. It is located on the banks of the Mehi River in the heart of NSW's northern wheatbelt and recognized nationally as Australia's Artesian Spa Capital. Ideally nestled on the New South Wales and Queensland border, Moree is a town rich in culture, heritage, agriculture and natural assets. Moree can also be reached from Sydney by daily train and air services. About the role Step into this dynamic leadership role, establishing and overseeing the daily operations of our new Moree Office. Your role will involve managing and guiding the team to deliver high-quality legal services, meeting our client needs with efficiency and effectiveness and working with our legal assistance partners in the region to improve access to justice. Additionally, you will supervise and mentor both legal and non-legal staff, fostering their growth and ensuring they contribute to our shared goals. You’ll ensure optimal use of resources and the delivery of bespoke services that truly make a difference for our clients and the community. Join us in this impactful role and be part of a team dedicated to delivering justice and supporting those who need it most. About you You are a highly experienced civil, family, or criminal lawyer, committed to delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate legal services to legally aided clients. You will have experience managing teams of legal and non-legal staff. You are a compassionate, principled leader who leads by example, promoting cultural safety practices in the office for both staff and clients. You are passionate about serving the Moree community and surrounding areas. 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 a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us be willing to do 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 valid NSW Drivers Licence How to apply You MUST submit your application online through iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted. Your application must include: your resume (no more than 5 pages) cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please describe how your skills and experience will enable you to: Establish and lead a multi-practice office to ensure team wellbeing, collaborative practice between teams, efficient and effective use of resources and the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of clients and the community. Develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the private profession, legal assistance providers and the courts and represent Legal Aid NSW in the local community. Make sure your application is complete, and you have answered all questions before you submit it. #J-18808-Ljbffr