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About the Role

Lead significant family law appeals and complex litigation matters in NSW, providing strategic legal direction, driving advocacy excellence, and representing clients in complex and precedent-setting cases. This role combines high-level legal practice, people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and law reform within a purpose-driven organization.

Responsibilities

Lead significant family law appeals and complex litigation matters.
Provide strategic legal direction to a team of Solicitors.
Drive excellence in advocacy.
Represent clients navigating hardship in complex and precedent-setting matters.
Engage with stakeholders.
Contribute to law reform.

Requirements

Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, or Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing roles).
Undertake relevant pre-employment checks (Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, Conduct Service Check).
Possess legal qualifications.
Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.
Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate (Unrestricted) before starting work.
Be a registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth).

Skills

Complex family law matters expertise.
Advocacy and appeal matters expertise.
Strong legal judgment.
Strategic thinking.
Ability to navigate complex legal issues.
People leadership.
Team development.
Fostering positive and collaborative culture.
Driving excellence in legal practice.
Stakeholder engagement.
Influencing outcomes.
Contributing to meaningful change.
Motivated by strengthening access to justice.

Location

Sydney CBD

Work Type

Ongoing
Full-time
Flexible work arrangements available

Experience Level

Experienced litigation Solicitor
Experienced people leader

Education Level

Legal Qualifications

Salary/Compensations

$170,841 - $174,440pa (plus superannuation and entitlements)

Benefits

Flexible Working (Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited).
Professional Growth opportunities (regional graduate programs, PLT, work placements, mentoring, training, secondments).
Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing programs (dedicated programs, training, resources, respectful work practices).

About the Company

Legal Aid NSW provides legal advice, support, and representation in criminal, family, and civil law.
The organization helps people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues.
Legal Aid NSW operates throughout the state, including a Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite/outreach offices.
Legal Aid NSW is committed to fairness, access to justice, and making a positive difference for vulnerable individuals, families, and communities.

Equal Opportunity

Legal Aid NSW is building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability, and voice are included and valued.
They welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities.
The organization is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier-free.