Civil Solicitor – NT Legal Aid – Alice Springs or Tennant Creek NT

  • Professional 2 (P2) $86 204 – $103 377  plus superannuation
  • Twelve-month contract

 

The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission (NTLAC) is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990. Its 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.

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.

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.

NT Legal Aid offers attractive employment benefits such as six 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 (maximum two pages). Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au.
A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au.
Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au NT Legal Aid values diversity.
People from all diversity groups are encouraged to apply for vacancies and people with disability will be accommodate by making reasonable workplace adjustments.