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NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Manager of Advocates – Family Law

NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Manager of Advocates leading family law solicitors at Legal Aid NSW. Overseeing teams and mentoring advocates in complex legal matters.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$149,739 - A$173,174 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a talented team of family law and care and protection solicitor advocates
  • Represent people at critical moments of their lives
  • Blend inspiring leadership with meaningful courtroom advocacy
  • Shape high-quality practice across NSW
  • Mentor staff and contribute to law reform
  • Collaborate on complex work and lead others through it
  • Maintain flexible working arrangements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
  • Have or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate
  • Willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
  • Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or a valid visa to work in Australia
  • Be a registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia
  • Capacity and willingness to travel regularly to regional and remote areas

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Access to training, development and mentoring opportunities
  • Accredited Flex Ready employer
  • Carers and Employers certified employer
  • Recognised leaders in flexible work
  • Most staff work flexibly

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Soft Skills
leadershipcourtroom advocacymentoringcollaborationflexibility
Certifications
NSW Practising CertificateHigh Court of Australia registration