For more information about this region, check out the Albury & District Regional Guide.

District: Albury & District
Position: Senior Commercial Lawyer
Job type: Hybrid
Job status: Full-time
Salary: Dep on experience: $120k - $180K + super (neg.) + bonus structure
Job listing: https://www.eliasrecruitment.com/job-seekers/?job=commercial-lawyer_167529#detail
Listing close date: 30 March 2026
Job Description: 

Commercial Lawyer | Long-Term Opportunity | Equity Pathway | Albury NSW

• Diverse, interesting work across Commercial Law, Property, Wills & Estates, and
• Fantastic culture and long-standing client base (5th generation clients)
• Flexible working options | Path to equity in incorporated practice

We are delighted to recruit for a rare opportunity with a well-established, highly respected law firm based in the beautiful town of Albury.
With a rich history, this incorporated legal practice services a loyal client base spanning multiple generations and offers a truly
collaborative, supportive workplace culture.

• Salary Range - dep on experience: $120k - $180K + super (neg.) + bonus structure
• Flexibility
• Beautiful Country Town
• Wine & Snow Country on your door step

The Role
This is a broad commercial role, ideal for a Commercial Lawyer with 5+ years PAE, with experience across:

• Commercial property transactions including leasing, sales of business, and general advisory
• Wills & Estates, including estate planning for farming families, some potential probate litigation (small component), and intergenerational wealth planning
• Trusts, including family and testamentary trust structures, asset protection, and succession planning
• Matters in both Victoria and NSW, offering variety and interesting cross-border exposure
• You'll be working closely with a well-regarded Partner who is known for their collaborative and down-to-earth leadership style.

What’s On Offer

• Equity opportunity in the future – the firm is open to shareholding discussions
• Flexibility to work remotely initially, with a view to embed in the team within 6 months
• Strong systems – the firm is IT-savvy, with most files handled electronically
• Stable, friendly team – many staff have been with the firm for 10–20+ years
• Excellent culture – values empathy, client care, and team collaboration
• Open to negotiating title and market-rate salary based on experience and long-term fit

This is an ideal opportunity for a personable and empathetic lawyer looking for long-term career growth with a high-quality regional firm
that truly values its people and clients.

How to Apply:
To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV through the ‘apply now’ button or email directly to Rachel Townes-Vigh rachel@eliasrecruitment.com.
lternatively for a confidential discussion please call 0439 936 199

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

For more information about this region, check out the Blue Mountains Regional Guide.

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

For more information about this region, check out the Central West Regional Guide.

District: Central West
Position: Solicitor
Job type: In-person
Job status: Full-time
Salary: Payment on a base wage and commission basis commensurate to experience
Job listing: https://www.seek.com.au/Flynns-Solicitors-jobs?jobId=87546233&type=standard 
Listing close date: 30 January 2026
Job Description: Flynns Solicitors is a well-established general law Practice based in Mudgee. Servicing clients throughout NSW our primary practice areas include all areas of Commercial law, Wills and Estates, Property law, Criminal law, Succession planning, Litigation and Renewables. Ideal candidate will preferably have 2 + years PAE and will work alongside our experienced Solicitors and Support Staff. Should be capable of working autonomously and be able to build a strong rapport with clients. Experience in one or more of the above-mentioned areas is preferable. Experienced Family Law Solicitor will be considered on application. The position offers:
- professional development;
- the flexibility of rural living;
- a supportive and friendly work environment;
- Generous remuneration package. 

Email address for job applications and queries: Attention: Simon Flynn Flynns Solicitors admin@flynnssolicitors.com.au (02) 6372 6500

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

For more information about this region, check out the Clarence River & Coffs Harbour.

District: Clarence River & Coffs Harbour (Grafton, Yamba)
Position: Solicitor - Commercial Litigation and Wills and Estates and Property Law
Job type: In-person
Job status: Full-time
Listing close date: 25 February 2026
Job Description: 

As a Lawyer at Walsh & Associates, you will play a crucial role in providing expert legal advice to a diverse client portfolio on a range of matters, including commercial litigation and dispute resolution, property law and development, estates, leasing, business acquisitions and related transactions. Reporting directly to, and working closely with, the Principal and a small friendly team, the desired candidate will be required to undertake the following tasks:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a wide variety of commercial contracts and agreements
• Preparing Court processes, conducting legal research and undertaking litigation under the supervision of the Principal (or support the Principal in litigation matters)
• Assisting with commercial sales, acquisitions, joint ventures and other corporate transactions Overseeing a wide portfolio of transactional files such as wills, estates, leasing as well as financial and property transactions

What we're looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Law, with 2+ years' post-admission experience in a commercial/property law/litigation environment is highly desirable
• Demonstrated expertise in a commercial law environment, with a strong commercial acumen
• Commercial/civil litigation experience is highly desirable or a desire to work in a litigation environment
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to provide pragmatic, client-focused advice
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven time management skills an adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Current admission to practice law in Australia is required
• Candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent residents only

What we offer At Walsh & Associates', we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. We offer a range of benefits, including competitive remuneration, professional support and development opportunities and the ability to work in a reputable firm in a small friendly team with the ability to adapt the position to suit the skills of the right candidate.

Email address for job applications and queries: cherril@walawyers.com.au

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

District: Far North Coast (Balina, Lismore)
Position: Solicitor - Commercial & General Practice
Job type: In-person
Job status: Full-time
Listing close date: 31 March 2026
Job Description: 

A role where no two days are the same. Work across a range of practice areas where your work has a direct impact on the clients and community you serve.
Hannigans Solicitors is a well-established, full-service law firm with offices in Casino, Evans Head, and Kyogle in the beautiful Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.
We are seeking an experienced solicitor to join our Casino office on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a genuinely broad-based role. Our clients range from individuals and families through to small businesses, large enterprises, major institutions, and publicly listed companies. You will have the opportunity to work across the full spectrum.

About the Role You will manage your own diverse caseload across multiple practice areas, including:

• (a) Commercial and business law
• (b) Property law
• (c) Litigation and dispute resolution
• (d) Wills, estates, and succession planning
• (e) General practice matters as they arise

You will work directly alongside the firm’s directors. This is a role for someone who thrives on variety and values the autonomy that comes with a trusted position in a respected regional firm.

About You

• (a) Admitted as a solicitor in NSW (or eligible for immediate admission) with a current practising certificate
• (b) Significant post-admission experience
• (c) Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse caseload with a high degree of autonomy
• (d) Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• (e) Litigation experience is highly regarded
• (f) Willingness to work on-site at our Casino office

What We Offer

• (a) Competitive salary
• (b) A genuinely varied caseload, including commercial, property, litigation, and estates work across a full-spectrum client base
• (c) Direct access to the firm’s directors with real mentoring and development
• (d) A collegial, supportive team environment in a well-established regional firm
• (e) An exceptional lifestyle in the Northern Rivers. Affordable living, stunning coastline, and a relaxed pace of life just minutes from the beaches of Evans Head and Ballina, the cultural hubs of Lismore and Byron Bay, and the scenic Border Ranges hinterland.

Why the Northern Rivers?

More and more professionals are making the move from Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast to the Northern Rivers. A lower cost of living, no gridlock travel to and from work, excellent schools, and a community that actually knows your name. The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport offers direct flights to Sydney and Melbourne, keeping you easily connected. If you’ve been thinking about a tree-change or sea-change, this could be the role that makes it happen.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the above criteria to james@hannigans.com.au. For a confidential discussion, please contact James Harmon on 0403223394. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.  

Email address for job applications and queries: james@hannigans.com.au
 

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

District: Far South Coast & Monaro (Bateman’s Bay, Queanbeyan)
Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time 
Job status: In-person
Listing close date: 6 March 2026
Job Description: Fleming Law is a long-established general law practice which serves the people of the Far South Coast, Canberra and Sydney. With offices in Moruya, Batemans Bay and Sydney, we pride ourselves on our long-standing connections to the community and our commitment to the highest levels of client service. We are seeking a solicitor with at least 5 years’ experience in the following fields, or a willingness to expand your practise in these areas:

• Wills and other Estate Planning advice.
• Estates.
• Litigation.
• Conveyancing.
• Leases.
• Commercial.
• General advice.

The role is based in our Moruya office, with occasional travel to our Batemans Bay office. You will be experienced in:

• Preparation of legal documents, including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian, Leases, Contracts, and Estate documents.
• Client engagement and management.
• File management, including handing legal documents and file administration.
• General legal advice.

To be a successful candidate you must:

• Be organised and proactive.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have strong computer literacy skills.
• Be able to work within a team and autonomously.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Have a positive and strong work ethic.
• Have good client communication.
• Hold a current NSW practising certificate or be willing to obtain a NSW practising certificate.

Desirables:

• Experience in Litigation.
• Ability to use LEAP and Pexa.

Salary will be negotiated based on your knowledge and experience. Fleming Law is dedicated to supporting its team members in their professional development goals and emphasises a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 

Email address for job applications and queries: admin@fleminglaw.com.au

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

District: Hunter Valley (Cessnock, Merriwa, Gloucester and Murrurundi)
Position: Junior Solicitor
Job type: In-person
Job status: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Listing close date: 30 April 2026
Job Description: Ideally you have experience in or an interest in working on wills & estates and property law matters. Friendly and supportive partner and team culture and negotiable hours. Very limited scope to work remotely - you will need to be in a position to work predominantly from our Singleton office. Career progression, on-going development through training opportunities and input to influence the practice.
What you need:

• Minimum graduate solicitor admitted to practice.
• Post qualification experience an advantage.
• Also advantageous to have strong technical and drafting skills, ability to work autonomously, strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft office and practice management software, and ability to build strong business and client relationships.

Bestic Law
Our firm is a boutique practice located in Singleton led by Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates and Property Law, Katelin Whitley, who is also a lecturer in the College of Law Masters program. We practice predominantly in Wills & Estates (estate planning, administration and litigation) and Property Law (dispute resolution and conveyancing).

Email address for job applications and queries: info@bestics.com.au

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

District: Newcastle (Nelson Bay, Williamtown)
Position: Senior Property Lawyer (Full or Part Time)
Job type: Hybrid
Job status: Full-time
Job listing: https://www.seek.com.au/job/90084257?ref=search-standalone&type=standard&origin=jobTitle#sol=7f390b5595c61c6e239aebcf316323fd8558a969
Listing close date: 2 March 2026
Job Description: 

The Firm: Our client is a market-leading firm specialising in corporate and commercial law. A new opportunity has opened up for a senior lawyer to join the Property team in either Sydney or Newcastle. The firm’s client base includes:

• Mining and manufacturing
• Small-cap listed and growth companies
• Corporate projects and asset-intensive businesses
• Sophisticated high-net-worth individuals and family offices

The Opportunity: This role would suit a Senior Property Lawyer (current partner, special counsel or senior associate) looking to join a well-established firm to strengthen and grow its property capability across M&A-driven transactions, capital activity, corporate projects and sophisticated private client portfolios. The firm is well regarded for its high retention rates, long tenure, flexibility and respect for its staff. The role is open to full-time or part-time (3–4 days per week) arrangements in either Sydney or Newcastle.

Career development: For partners, an existing client base or credible practice-building plan is required. Interest in long-term practice leadership and succession. For special counsel or senior associates, there is a genuine opportunity to progress to partnership within a reasonable timeframe. This is an ideal place to build your career as a law firm business owner, not merely a senior employee.

The role: You will manage an existing team and run the property workstream on complex, commercially-driven transactions and portfolio matters, including:

• Corporate transactions and M&A support (property side)
• Capital activity, corporate projects and land arrangements
• Planning, approvals and environmental overlays
• Commercial and industrial leasing
• Portfolio and sophisticated private client work

Background: This role would suit someone with the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience in commercial property transactions and commercial/industrial leasing
• A strong understanding of M&A transactions, specifically the property due diligence aspects
• Working knowledge of planning and approvals
• Ability to manage environmental overlays in transactions and projects (excluding native title)
• Managing and developing existing client relationships
• Practice development and marketing skills

How to Apply: For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Jason Elias on 0411 151 860 or jason@eliasrecruitment.com.au. 

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

For more information about this region, check out the North & North West Regional Guide.

District: North & North-West (Armidale, Tamworth)
Position: Solicitor
Job type: In-person
Job status: Full-time
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 + Bonuses
Listing close date: 29 March 2026

Job Description: 

About Us
Gwydir Law is a thriving general practice firm located in the picturesque township of Inverell, in the north-west region of NSW. We specialise in Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills & Estates and Conveyancing. Our small, close-knit team consists of an office manager, two solicitors, a graduate soon to be admitted, and two other support staff. We are dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to our local community and fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

The Role
We are seeking a Solicitor with a focus on Family Law, particularly in children’s and property matters. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work across other general practice areas, including:

• Conveyancing
• Estates and estate planning
• Criminal law

About You
To be an ideal candidate for this role, you will have:

• At least 12 months PAE, with a preference for 2-3 years of experience
• Proven experience in Family Law, including children’s and property matters
• Strong client engagement skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy team environment
• Excellent communication, drafting, and organisational skills
• A commitment to providing exceptional service to clients

If you fit some but not all of the criteria but have a keen interest in access to justice for rural Australians, we encourage you to apply, to see if we can craft a role suited to you.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to work across a variety of legal areas
• Competitive remuneration, negotiable based on experience
• Superannuation guarantees payable in addition to salary
• The chance to be part of a growing practice in a vibrant regional community

Why Inverell?
Inverell is a charming regional town offering a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community. With excellent schools, recreational facilities, and a thriving local economy, it’s an ideal place to build your career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. 

How to Apply
If you’re ready to join our team and make a difference in the Inverell community & surrounds, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to:
Alex Reynolds Office Manager
Email: alex@gwydirlaw.com.au
Phone: 02 6722 4885
Applications close on 29 February 2026. 

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

 For more information about this region, check out the Orana Regional Guide.

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  

Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

District: Wollongong & District (Helensburgh)
Position: Experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Job type: In-person
Job status: Full-time
Salary: Remuneration and profit sharing to be determined by experience, ethics, personality and practice building capability.
Listing close date: 24 March 2026
Job Description: RMB Lawyers seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor. RMB seeks to collaborate with a personable lawyer to continue building the firm's Commercial Litigation practice. Remuneration and profit sharing to be determined by experience, ethics, personality and practice building capability. 

Email address for job applications and queries: craigo@rmblawyers.com.au

Position: Solicitor
Job type: Full-time
Job status: Hybrid
Salary: $90,692 - $134,458 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) , Legal Officer Grade I-III 
Job listing: https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/80649/
Listing close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11:59pm 
Job Description: 

“This is where I became a better lawyer, not just a more experienced one.”

• Passionate about family law, social justice and making a real difference?
• Looking for a supportive place to learn, grow and build a meaningful legal career?
• Join Australia’s largest family law practice!

We’re creating a statewide talent pool of Solicitors (Grade I–III) to fill ongoing and temporary roles across NSW over the next 18 months. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Information session: Interested in learning more? Join the hiring manager for an online information session. Click here for more information and to register.

Why Legal Aid?

“There’s nowhere else I could get this breadth of work and still feel genuinely supported.”

We are Australia’s largest family law practice, offering a breadth and depth of work few organisations can match. At Legal Aid NSW, family lawyers:

• work on complex, high impact matters involving children, families and clients navigating hardship
• practise in a trauma informed, client centred environment
• are supported through strong supervision, collaboration and realistic workloads
• have access to flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support

Whether you’re building foundations or bringing established expertise, you’ll be supported to do your best work. 

About the role

“This job reminded me why I studied law in the first place.”

As a Family Lawyer, you will:

• provide high quality legal advice, representation and casework to clients experiencing disadvantage
• appear in court, prepare legal documents and advocate for adults and children navigating hardship
• work across family law, care and protection, domestic and family violence, and dispute resolution matters
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including allied professional services staff
• maintain an effective legal practice in line with legislation, policy and professional standards 

About you

“You understand that for clients, this isn’t just a legal problem — it’s their life.”

You’re a solicitor who wants your work to mean something. You enjoy helping families and children through difficult moments and want to build your career in a supportive environment where learning, supervision and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• want hands-on experience across family law, dispute resolution, and care & protection with a strong commitment to supporting clients navigating hardship in a trauma-informed manner
• enjoy collaborating with experienced mentors and colleagues
• value a healthy workplace with realistic workloads and flexibility
• are committed to social justice and accessible legal services

This role is perfect for early–mid career lawyers who want to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose driven organisation. 

Locations and specialist teams

“You can specialise, rotate, or broaden your experience — the practice is big enough to support it.”

Opportunities may arise across NSW, including metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and within specialist teams such as:

• Sydney and Surrounding Areas: Central Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Bankstown, Campbelltown
• Regional NSW: Wollongong, Nowra, Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Moree

The specialist teams are in various locations, including some locations listed above:

• Domestic Violence Unit (collaborating with allied professionals to holistically support clients experiencing domestic and family violence)
• Early Intervention Unit (early legal help preventing family and care matters escalating)
• Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (Aboriginal led, culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families)
• Child Support Service (providing independent child support advice)
• Your Voice – Children's Out of Home Care Advocacy Service (supporting young people’s voices in out of home care)

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 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
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Essential requirements

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 start work
• be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) before start work
• 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)
• have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles.

The Family Law Division have 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. 

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:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages, in PDF or word format)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages, in PDF or word format) addressing two (2) target questions
  • Target Question 1: What is your understanding of client-focused, high quality family law advice and representation of clients experiencing hardship, and describe how you would demonstrate this in practice?
  • Target Question 2: What are the challenges in representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage?
• You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 on or email: Ms Clare O’Donnell, Associate Director Family Greater Sydney, at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9134 9347.
• 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.
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