Solicitor In Charge VI (between $161,034 - $164,426 plus super & annual leave loading)
Location – Port Macquarie
About us
Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas of 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 the role
As the Solicitor in Charge (SIC) at Port Macquarie, you will lead and manage the regional office, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality legal services that meet the needs of clients and the community. You will provide expert legal advice and representation in complex matters while overseeing office operations, supervising legal and administrative staff, and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. You will also develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the private profession, legal assistance providers, and the courts, while representing Legal Aid NSW in the local community.
About you
The successful applicant will be an experienced criminal, family, or civil lawyer with strong leadership and management skills, capable of balancing a busy legal practice with office supervision and strategic planning. You will have experience handling complex legal matters, a commitment to high-quality client service, and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Management experience is essential, along with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff, drive service improvements, and promote a collaborative team environment.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. 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. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at
Other benefits of working with us
You will have access to training, development, and mentoring opportunities. We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognized as leaders in the area of 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.
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
1. be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
2. be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
3. be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check (for regional offices and some specialist teams)
4. hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies), or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
5. hold a valid Driver Licence and the ability to travel to circuit courts including overnight travel
How to apply
You MUST submit your application online. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.
Your application must include:
1. your resume (no more than 5 pages)
2. cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please describe how your skills and experience will enable you to:
3. 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.
4. 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.
Applications Close: 30 March 2025 at 11:59PM
Do you need help to apply?
If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
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