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Solicitor

Contract / Temporary

Riverina & Murray

12 July 2026 at 11:59pm

Provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including in more complex matters, 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 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!

You are an experienced criminal lawyer with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused services, particularly for disadvantaged clients. You have a genuine desire to lead and support a team to optimise service provision and improve client outcomes. You bring well-developed organisational and management skills, enabling you to effectively balance a demanding legal practice with supporting day-to-day office operations. You have experience managing a diverse caseload, including complex matters, and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

You have demonstrated skill in people management, providing mentoring, guidance, and support to develop staff capability. You contribute to service improvements and foster a collaborative, respectful team environment. You are adaptable, professional, and motivated, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering accessible, high-quality legal services.

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.

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 erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

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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 Manger – Steven Wright - Associate Director Crime West/South on steven.wright@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 9134 9347 or via erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn.

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We look forward to receiving your application!