Civil Law Solicitor, Civil Law Practice – Northern Territory Legal Aid – Darwin NT

  • Professional 2 (P2) $86,204 – $103,377 plus Superannuation
  • 2 Year Contract
  • Darwin

About the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission: The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission (NT Legal Aid) is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990. Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.

About the role: Under the direction of the Managing Solicitor of the Civil Law Practice, provide high quality legal advice, community legal education and legal assistance, in a range of civil law matters and undertake related advocacy, policy and law reform work.

About you: You will be an experienced and dedicated solicitor with a high-level initiative including the ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision in undertaking tasks and addressing challenges. You will have the ability to deliver high quality legal advice, community legal education and legal assistance, in a range of civil law matters and undertake related advocacy, policy and law reform work.

Employee benefits: NT Legal Aid offers attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

How to apply

To be considered for the role, applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages). Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au by 1pm Tuesday 13 June 2023.

A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au. For further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au NT Legal Aid values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.