Solicitor in Charge – Legal Officer VI – Wagga Wagga – Ongoing 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 Wagga Wagga The Wagga Wagga office of Legal Aid NSW is located along the Murrumbidgee River on Wiradjuri Country. Wagga Wagga is situated midway between Sydney and Melbourne and boasts an easy regional lifestyle with access to services and entertainment, without the traffic. A major hub for the region, Wagga brings together diverse interests, communities, cultures and industries – making it a great place to live. About the role Step into this dynamic leadership role, overseeing the daily operations of our Wagga Wagga Office. Your role will involve managing and guiding the team to deliver high-quality legal services, meeting client needs with efficiency and effectiveness, and working with our legal assistance partners in the Riverina 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. 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 Wagga Wagga community and surrounding areas. Essential requirements for this role You must: be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSWbe able to provide an Unrestricted Practising Certificate before you start work with usbe willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Checkhold 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: 1. Lead and manage 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. 2. 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. 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 have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Kirsty Harrison on (02) 4324 5611 or email: kirsty.harrison@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
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