Solicitor I-III Family

Solicitor I-III: Family Law

Salary range $90,692 - $134,458pa (plus superannuation and leave loading)

2 roles available: 1 x Full Time Temporary Contract for 6 months, and 1 x Part Time (3 days a week) Temporary Contract for 12 months (both with the possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing)

Port Macquarie based role- close to cafes and beaches.

Applicant must have the ability to travel regularly

About us

Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness.

About the role

This role provides high quality advice, minor assistance and casework service to disadvantaged communities. Conduct an effective legal practice. Comply with Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities.

About you

You are a motivated and community-focused professional with a strong desire to contribute meaningfully to the lives of others. Your ambition is matched by a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. You will be joining a dynamic and collaborative team within a modern, integrated office environment that works cohesively across practice divisions. Our workplace offers not only professional support but also an enviable lifestyle, with access to excellent local amenities including cafés and beaches. Your passion, adaptability, and team-oriented mindset will make you a valued member of our organisation.

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, experiencing issues accessing information on the application form and require this in an alternate format, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at

Other benefits of working with us

You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.

We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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

Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

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 willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check

hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)

Capacity to travel regularly, and to regional and remote areas

The Family Law Division have several roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will be required to provide your Working with Children Check details prior to commencement in any role requiring the check.

How to apply

You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.

Your application must include:

your resume (no more than 5 pages)

cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address the following 2 Targeted Questions:

Target Question 1: Can you outline your experience working in family law and care and protection matters?

Target Question 2: What challenges have you encountered when supporting or representing clients who are experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage, and how have you addressed these challenges in your practice?

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

Do you need help to apply?

If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Samantha McDonald on 02 55251637 or via email on .

If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.

The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities 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.

Applying for a role is a great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application.

Closing Date: Wednesday 01/10/2025 at 11.59pm