Solicitor IV – Civil

NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Senior civil solicitor providing advice, casework and representation for disadvantaged clients through Legal Aid NSW. Leading staff and improving access to justice across northern New South Wales.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeMoree • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$148,380 - A$151,236 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive civil law expertise, particularly in consumer rights, employment, mental health, and human rights, while effectively leading and supervising staff to deliver high-quality legal services. Committed to community engagement and collaboration with legal assistance partners to enhance access to justice.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Law ExpertiseStrong People LeadershipAdvocacy SkillsLitigation RepresentationStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceCaseworkDispute ResolutionTrauma-Informed PrinciplesHigh-Volume Practice Management

Soft Skills

Community EngagementCollaborationNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

NSW Practising CertificateCriminal Record CheckWorking with Children Check

Industry Keywords

Legal Aid NSW StandardsLegal Aid Commission Act 1979Civil Law PracticeAccess to Justice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert legal advice, minor assistance and casework in consumer rights, employment, mental health, human rights, housing, social security and other civil law matters
Run an efficient, ethical and high-performing civil law practice aligned with Legal Aid NSW standards
Contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of the Civil Law Division
Supervise and develop staff to support high-quality service delivery
Assist disadvantaged clients to navigate complex legal and nonlegal barriers
Represent clients in litigation and multiple dispute resolution forums
Engage with the community and collaborate with legal assistance partners and stakeholders
Deliver targeted outreach to improve access to justice
Comply with the Legal Aid Commission Act 1979, Legal Aid policies, practice standards and administrative requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
Current unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate required before starting
Experienced civil law practitioner
Deep civil law expertise and experience supporting clients with complex needs in high-volume practice settings
Strong people leadership capability and experience supervising staff using trauma-informed principles
Strategic planning and reporting skills
Highly developed advocacy and negotiation skills
Demonstrated experience representing clients in litigation and multiple dispute resolution forums
Commitment to community engagement and collaboration with legal assistance sector partners and stakeholders
Willingness to complete a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency for ongoing vacancies, or a valid visa to work in Australia for temporary vacancies
Valid Driver Licence and/or capacity to travel regularly to regional and remote areas
Resume of no more than 5 pages
Cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the targeted questions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary includes superannuation and annual leave loading
Additional 1 week's annual leave
Assistance with travel costs
Financial assistance with relocation costs
Temporary accommodation assistance
Remote area living allowance
Training, development and mentoring opportunities
Flexible work arrangements, including working from home some of the time
Accredited Flex Ready employer
Carers and Employers certified employer
Diversity, inclusion and workplace adjustment support