Job Description
Solicitor IV Crime
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Salary range $144,058 - $146,831.00 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) - subject to 3% increase from 03/07/26
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Temporary Full-Time Contract until January 2028
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Tamworth Location
About Legal Aid NSW
We stand beside people when they need it most.
At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn’t just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions.
Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues. Our work is challenging, but deeply meaningful.
In partnerships with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, we are located throughout the state including our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite and outreach offices.
About the Role
As the Senior Solicitor, you will provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including complex casework services, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines in order to contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSW’s mission to deliver high-quality legal services to our clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems. Supervise and lead junior legal staff in achieving this aim.
The role provides the opportunity to have a mix of management/leadership and criminal law practice. The successful candidate would have opportunities to conduct a varied criminal law practice, which might include EAGP, District Court appeals, complex summary hearings, and/or Children’s Court matters.
The Tamworth crime team are a fantastic group of young lawyers who are keen, committed and talented. We are looking for an experienced criminal lawyer who can invest in their development and provide them with the opportunities to do maintain a mixed practice of interesting and complex criminal law work.
About You
Beyond the legal work, you will supervise and lead junior legal staff, fostering their development and ensuring excellence in legal practice. Through your leadership, you will contribute to the effective implementation of Legal Aid NSW’s mission to support and empower clients through high-quality legal assistance.
You Belong Here
Here, every role has purpose.
Whether you’re delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you’ll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW.
We’re building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice are included and valued. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities so you can connect and flourish at every stage of career.
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through cross collaboration.
Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW
As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You’ll love our:
Flexible Working - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance.
Professional Growth – as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities.
Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing – with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.
Essential Requirements
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Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or a valid visa to work in Australia.
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Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check
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Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
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Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
Download the Role Description to explore the role in-depth.
We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Apply Now!
Closing Date: Sunday 12/07/26 at 11.59pm
Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role.
Please provide:
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A current resume (up to 5 pages)
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A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing the below two targeted questions:
Targeted Question 1: Tell us about a time when you successfully contributed to a busy team environment while maintaining a strong operational focus. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
Targeted Question 2: How do your skills and experience enable you to support junior solicitors, manage day-to-day operational pressures, and deliver high-quality legal services to criminal law clients?
We’re here to help
Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.
For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact
The Senior Recruitment Officer – Kriselle Leggett on [email protected].
For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.
For more information about the recruitment process and working at Legal Aid NSW view our Candidate Information Pack.
For role specific enquiries, contact the hiring manager Alex Redding on 02 6768 4912 or via email on [email protected]
For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 9134 9347 or via [email protected].
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn.
For guidance on preparing for interviews, explore the NSW Public Sector’s interactive Capability Application Tool.
We look forward to receiving your application!