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Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas of criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 27 offices.
About you
We have an ongoing opportunity in our Aboriginal Services Branch as a Legal Officer (Grade IV). The Aboriginal Services Branch is located in Central Sydney, however, the location of this role is flexible.
In this role you will provide specialist expertise and advice to the organisation in relation to community legal education, outreach and client representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities across NSW. The role also aids in the development of law reform policies and responses as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed team member, able to work autonomously and cohesively as part of a team. Ideally you will have experience in crime, civil or family law and be able to draw on that expertise and your experience in and understanding of issues critical to providing legal representation to Aboriginal people. You will have clear communication skills with the ability to develop key relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
This vacancy is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014. Applications from persons who do not identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander will not be accepted. Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!
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. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
Other benefits of working with us
You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of 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.
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you start work with us
be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check
How to apply
You MUST submit your application online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.
Your application must include:
your resume (no more than 5 pages)
cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the following questions:
1. Please detail your experience and/or understanding of the issues you see as critical to providing effective legal representation to Aboriginal clients.
2. Please outline your knowledge of issues and/or factors you need to consider when providing community legal education and outreach services to diverse Aboriginal Communities.
Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.
Do you need help to apply?
It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:
If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Kimberley Wilson on (02) 9219 5938 or email: kimberley.wilson@legalaid.nsw.gov.au to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
The Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role.
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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