Solicitor V Crime

Location:

Albury, NSW, AU, 2640

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Req ID: 84202

Solicitor V Crime

Salary range $154,403.00 - $157,430.00

Temporary Full Time until 31/06/28

Additional Leave

Albury Location

About Legal Aid NSW

We stand beside people when they need it most.

At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn’t just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions.

Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues. Our work is challenging, but deeply meaningful.

In partnerships with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, we are located throughout the state including our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite and outreach offices.

About the Role

Provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including in more complex matters, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines in order to contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSW’s mission to deliver high quality legal services to our clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems. Supervise and lead junior legal staff in achieving this aim.

The Albury office of Legal Aid is located in downtown Albury. The office is a busy mixed practice including specialist services who provide legal services to vulnerable people in Albury and surrounding towns. Albury is a thriving regional centre sitting on the northern bank of the Murray River. Albury is an agricultural and transport hub with an abundance of parklands including its botanic gardens and recreational facilities along the meandering course of the Murray River. If you are looking for a tree change, Albury may be the change you are looking for!

About You

You are an experienced criminal lawyer with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused services, particularly for disadvantaged clients. You have a genuine desire to lead and support a team to optimise service provision and improve client outcomes. You bring well-developed organisational and management skills, enabling you to effectively balance a demanding legal practice with supporting day-to-day office operations. You have experience managing a diverse caseload, including complex matters, and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

You have demonstrated skill in people management, providing mentoring, guidance, and support to develop staff capability. You contribute to service improvements and foster a collaborative, respectful team environment. You are adaptable, professional, and motivated, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering accessible, high-quality legal services.

You Belong Here

Here, every role has purpose.

Whether you’re delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you’ll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW.

We’re building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice are included and valued. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities so you can connect and flourish at every stage of career.

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through cross collaboration.

Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW

As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You’ll love our:

Flexible Working - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance.

Professional Growth – as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities.

Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing – with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.

Essential Requirements

Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or a valid visa to work in Australia

Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check

Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us

Certain roles within Criminal Law (mainly in the regional areas) require a valid Driver Licence and the ability to travel to circuit courts including overnight travel.

Download the Role Description to explore the role in-depth.

We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

Apply Now!

Closing Date: Sunday 12/07/26 at 11.59pm

Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role.

Please provide:

A current resume (up to 5 pages)

A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing the following two target questions:

Targeted Question 1: How would you lead and manage a remote, multi-practice office to ensure team wellbeing and optimize resources for delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of clients in Albury?

Targeted Question 2: How would you build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the private profession, legal assistance providers, and the courts within the community of Albury?

We’re here to help

Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.

For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact the Senior Recruitment Officer – Kriselle Leggett on erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.

For more information about the recruitment process and working at Legal Aid NSW view our Candidate Information Pack.

For role specific enquiries, contact the hiring Manger – Steven Wright - Associate Director Crime West/South on steven.wright@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 9134 9347 or via erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn.

For guidance on preparing for interviews , explore the NSW Public Sector’s interactive Capability Application Tool.

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We look forward to receiving your application!