Job: 828692 | Full-Time | Permanent | Lismore, NSW

Please note that due to the criticality of this role to our organisation, we will move at pace through our recruitment process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP. The role will close when an offer is accepted by a suitable candidate.

Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established over 50 years ago in response to a protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT.

What Will You Do?
In this role, you will be an integral and valued member of a highly skilled and high-performing Care & Protection/Family Law Practice. You will provide high-quality and culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to Aboriginal clients and assisting them in resolving their legal problems and litigation where required.

Each Day, You Can Expect To:

• Provide high-quality, culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to Aboriginal clients, managing complex legal matters.
• Stay updated on legal developments, maintain professional competence and mentor junior solicitors.
• Liaise with stakeholders, external agencies, and counsel to ensure effective handling of legal matters.
• Maintain orderly files, utilize legal systems, and adhere to ALS policies and ethical standards.
• Travel to regional locations as required, with a current driver’s license.

Who are we looking for?
You are a highly skilled and motivated individual with a thorough understanding of the cultural, social, and historical needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Commitment to social justice principles and providing high-quality legal representation.
• Legal qualifications with a current Practising Certificate and at least 2 years of court advocacy experience in the relevant area of law.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation and relevant case law, practice, and procedures in both or either the Care and Protection and Family Law Jurisdictions.
• Strong communication, time management, legal research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team, with a willingness to travel for work purposes.

Join us and become part of an organisation that deeply values integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to social impact. This is your chance to grow, contribute, and create a lasting positive impact!

Why join us?

At ALS, you can discover a fulfilling career that truly makes an impact in the community. We also offer a range of generous benefits designed to enhance your overall compensation. Our not-for-profit salary packaging program is specifically tailored to help reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. Additionally, we provide a generous annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.

At ALS, 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 (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check for this role.

If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss the role, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]

At ALS NSW/ACT, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by reaching out to our Recruitment Team at [email protected]