Solicitor – Civil Law Practice

- Professional 2 (P2) $95,697 - $114,104 plus Superannuation
- 2 Year Contract
- Territory-wide

About the Legal Aid NT: Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.

About the role:

Under the direction of the Managing Solicitor and Associate Director of the Civil Law Practice, provide high quality legal advice, community legal education and legal assistance, in a range of civil law matters and undertake related advocacy, policy and law reform work.

About you:

You will be an experienced and dedicated solicitor with a high-level initiative including the ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision in undertaking tasks and addressing challenges. You will have the ability to deliver high quality legal advice, community legal education and legal assistance, in a range of civil law matters and undertake related advocacy, policy and law reform work.

Employee benefits:





Legal Aid NT offers a competitive salary and a range of employee perks, including:

- 6 weeks annual leave to support work life balance.
- Salary packaging options
- Relocation assistance
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture committed to meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

How to apply: To apply, please submit the following to [email protected] by 4pm Tuesday, 24 November 2026:

- A current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
- Copies of your tertiary qualifications.

A detailed duty statement, including selection criteria, can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au. PLEASE NOTE:We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered as they are received and the recruitment process may close earlier than advertised.

Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on [08 8999 3000](tel:08 8999 3000) or [email protected]

Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.

📌 Solicitor – Civil Law Practice (Darwin)
🏢 Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
📍 Darwin