Senior Solicitor, Family Law Practice – Legal Aid NT – Alice Springs

Provide high-quality legal advice, legal task assistance and duty lawyer services to clients in the areas of family law, domestic violence matters, child support and child protection. You will be an experienced and dedicated solicitor with a high-level expertise and initiative, including the ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision in undertaking tasks and addressing challenges. You will have the ability to deliver high-quality legal advice, representation, duty lawyer and task assistance in a range of family law, child support, domestic violence and child protection matters and undertake related advocacy, policy and law reform work. You will have a demonstrated knowledge and awareness of the dynamics, impact and effect of family violence on families as well as knowledge and awareness of the issues impacting First Nations people and disadvantaged families in the NT, including knowledge of current legal issues and the provision of legal services in the NT.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must attach a resume, a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum two pages), and copies of relevant tertiary qualifications. Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au