Company description:
Legal Aid Comm of NSW
Job description:
Solicitor I-III
Albury Location
Legal Officer I-III - Salary range $93,413 - $138,492 + Super
Ongoing Full time
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 ****,
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.
The Albury Office
The Albury office of Legal Aid is located in downtown Albury.
The office is a busy mixed practice including specialist services who provide legal services to vulnerable people in Albury and surrounding towns.
Albury is a thriving regional centre sitting on the northern bank of the Murray River.
Albury is an agricultural and transport hub with an abundance of parklands including its botanic gardens and recreational facilities along the meandering course of the Murray River.
If you are looking for a tree change, Albury may be the change you are looking for!
About the Role
As Solicitor Grade I-III you'll provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including duty and casework service, 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.
About You
You are a client-focused legal practitioner keen to provide high-quality legal advice and representation in a complex and fast-paced environment.
You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds, including vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, and to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
You have sound organisational skills,



the ability to manage competing priorities and caseloads, and a strong understanding of working within legislative, policy and practice frameworks.
You are confident using legal technology and case management systems, adaptable to change, and committed to continuous career development.
You are passionate about access to justice and contributing to positive outcomes for clients through high-quality service delivery, community engagement and 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.
We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months at the Albury Legal Aid office only.
Essential Requirements
Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us




NSW Drivers Licence
Be willing to travel to regional and metropolitan offices as required
Hold Australian or NZ citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing roles) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary roles)
Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check
Download the
Role Description
to explore the role in-depth.
Apply Now!
Closing Date: Sunday 23/08/2026 at *****pm
Your application is your chance to show why you're a strong match for this role.
Please provide:
A current resume (up to 5 pages)
A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing targeted questions below
Targeted Question 1: Describe what attributes and experiences you have that will assist you to provide high quality criminal law services to diverse communities.
Targeted Question 2: What motivates you to provide legal services to disadvantaged people in regional NSW?
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 Kriselle Leggett, Senior Recruitment Officer,
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.
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 Senior Solicitor Toni Mudditt on
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For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on
02 •••• •347
or via
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.
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
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We look forward to receiving your application!

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