Be the connection between culture and justice. Help your community. Build your career in law, justice and client services. Join us as a Client Services Officer in our Katherine Civil Law Practice.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate, community-minded person who wants to make a real impact in people’s lives. If you're deadly at yarnin’, great with people, and want to stand up for mob in the justice system – this is your chance.

Why join NAAJA?

✅ Competitive salary $75,383 - $79,196

✅ Remote localities allowance + airfares (in accordance with our EBA)

✅ Generous leave - 6 weeks annual + 17.5% loading, 3 weeks personal leave and more

✅ Access up to $18,550 tax free salary packaging + professional development opportunities

✅ Be part of a nationally recognised legal service

✅ Make a real impact working alongside a dynamic multidisciplinary mental health team.

Your Role in Our Team:

You’ll be working alongside our civil lawyers, helping our clients navigate a diverse range of civil law matters in the areas of police accountability, child protection, adult guardianship, consumer rights, discrimination, tenancy, social security and victims of crime assistance claims (to name a few).

No two days will be the same – but every day will matter.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

• Building trust with clients and collecting their stories

• Answering Civil Law enquiries, obtaining clear and comprehensive initial instructions from clients by interview over the phone, in person or in custody

• Using the Client Management System (CMS) conduct accurate conflict checks and notify solicitors and/or support staff accordingly

• Helping lawyers understand cultural context and community dynamics

• Coordinating referrals, services, and support for clients

• Organising remote civil clinics, promotional materials and advertising

• Travelling to remote communities when required

What You’ll Need:

• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and issues in the legal system

• Solid communication skills and confidence working with our mob

• Good computer and admin skills (email, Microsoft Office, file notes)

• Ability to work independently and within a small, tight-knit team

• Experience working with or referring to housing, rehab, community corrections etc.

• Ochre Card (or ability to get one)

• Current driver’s licence and 4WD readiness

• Willingness to travel to remote NT communities

For more information or to obtain a position description reach out to us at [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.