• Advocate for culture, community, and meaningful justice!
• Balance court work, client care, and file management.
• $87,212 + super + salary packaging & leave loading!

Job: 1639771 | Full-Time | Permanent | Armidale, NSW | $87,212 (Fixed Pay)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

Your Impact
As a valued member of the Criminal Law Practice, you’ll play a key role delivering high-quality legal services for Aboriginal clients, supporting strong practice and outcomes. You will undertake criminal appearance work across Local, Children’s and District Courts, preparing matters, advising clients, and instructing counsel. Each day, you will:

• Deliver culturally appropriate legal advice and representation.
• Appear in court across criminal matters, including travel as required.
• Prepare cases, conduct research, and brief/instruct counsel.
• Manage a busy caseload, files, and court schedules efficiently.
• Build strong client relationships and communicate with diverse needs.
• Maintain legal knowledge, uphold ethics, and support team collaboration.

Your Story & Strengths
You are a skilled and motivated Junior Criminal Solicitor with a strong commitment to delivering culturally appropriate legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. You combine sound legal knowledge with empathy and professionalism, and are driven by justice and community impact, you build trusted relationships while advocating for fair and meaningful outcomes. Key strengths include:

• Relevant legal qualifications and current NSW Practising Certificate.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural and community needs.
• Ability to identify legal issues impacting disadvantaged clients.
• Sound knowledge of criminal law, practice, and procedure.
• Excellent communication, research, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently and travel as required.

Our Journey Together
At ALS, you’ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, helping you make the most out of your salary by offering up to $15,900 annually to minimise your tax and maximise your net income.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
• Career and professional development opportunities.

Caring for Community & You
To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid Working with Children Check for this role.

ALS is committed to equal opportunity and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at talent@alsnswact.org.au - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.