Solicitor Advocate Family Vi

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Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: $165,865-169,359 py; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Family law litigation
Courtroom advocacy
Care and protection matters
As a Solicitor Advocate (Grade VI) in our Family Law Division, you will conduct complex, high‑stakes family law and care and protection matters, often involving extended hearings

Job Summary

  • As a Solicitor Advocate (Grade VI) in our Family Law Division, you will conduct complex, high‑stakes family law and care and protection matters, often involving extended hearings.
  • This is a unique career pathway at Legal Aid NSW that allows senior solicitors to progress and be recognised for their expertise, while focusing on high‑level legal practice.
  • The roles are predominantly court and office based with flexibility to work from your closest Legal Aid NSW office and access to other flexible work arrangements, subject to approval under the flexible working policy.

Matching Summary

As a Solicitor Advocate (Grade VI) in our Family Law Division, you will conduct complex, high‑stakes family law and care and protection matters, often involving extended hearings.

Salary

Base: $165,865-169,359 pa; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Family law litigation
  • Courtroom advocacy
  • Care and protection matters
  • Legal judgment
  • Mentoring junior staff

Nice-to-have

  • Persuasive oral advocacy
  • Ethical practice
  • Collaborative approach
  • Transition to the Bar

Key Requirements

  • Admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
  • Unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate
  • Willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
  • Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia
  • Capacity and willingness to travel

Work Rights

Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency, or valid visa

Tailored Resume

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