Solicitor – Legal Officer I-III – Family Law – Temporary - Tamworth Competitive salary between $84,663 - $125,521 plus super and leave loading 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 This role is responsible for: Providing high-quality advice, minor assistance, and casework service to disadvantaged communities, Conducting an effective legal practice, Complying with Legal Aid Commission Act, policies, and practice management standards, and undertaking 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 (desirable but not essential).You are detail-oriented and able to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy.Your strong communication skills and empathy enable you to provide efficient and effective legal services to clients, especially those going through difficult periods in their lives.Experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds is highly valued.We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months at the Tamworth Office only.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).Must hold a valid NSW driver's license, and some roles may require the ability for remote travel. The Family Law Division has a number of roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working With Children Check.You will be required to provide your Working With Children Check details prior to commencement in any role requiring the check.WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!We can offer you: Access to cultural training to enhance your understanding and service delivery.In-house supervision and mentoring to support your professional growth.Comprehensive wellbeing support to ensure a healthy work-life balance.Flexible work arrangements, including flex days, work-from-home options, and flexible start/end times, subject to court and operational needs. 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 disabilities, 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 recognised 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. 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 respond to the following two (2) target questions: 1.Outline your post-admission experience in the conduct of family law and care and protection matters.2.What do you see as the challenges in representing social and/or economically disadvantaged clients in a regional office?Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.Do you need help to apply?It's important to properly prepare before you apply for a role.Here is some other information to help you: · 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.· 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr