Company description:

Legal Aid Comm of NSW

Job description:

Solicitor IV Crime - Legal Officer IV

Wagga Wagga Location

Legal Officer IV - Salary range $148,380 - $ 151,236 + Super

Ongoing Full-Time

About Legal Aid NSW

We stand beside people when they need it most.

At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn't just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions.

Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues. Our work is challenging, but deeply meaningful.

The Wagga Wagga Office

Our Wagga Wagga office is a key part of Legal Aid NSW's regional service network, delivering vital legal assistance to communities across the Riverina. Joining our team offers the opportunity to undertake diverse and meaningful legal work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to improving access to justice for vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Based in one of NSW's largest and most vibrant regional centres, Wagga Wagga offers an exceptional lifestyle, affordable housing, excellent schools, quality healthcare, and a thriving food, wine and cultural scene, providing the perfect balance between a rewarding career and a great quality of life. Situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and surrounded by beautiful parks, walking trails and outdoor recreational opportunities, Wagga Wagga is a welcoming and family-friendly city with all the amenities of a major regional centre.

About the Role

As a Solicitor IV you'll provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including complex casework services, 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.

About You

You are a motivated and client-focused legal professional with demonstrated experience delivering high-quality legal services in a complex and fast-paced environment. You have sound legal judgement, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining professional standards, attention to detail and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for clients. You communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, including vulnerable clients and those with complex needs, and can explain complex legal concepts in a clear, practical and respectful manner.

You are adaptable, resilient and committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to embrace new technologies, systems and ways of working. You contribute positively to team outcomes through collaboration, knowledge sharing and mentoring of colleagues, and are committed to ongoing professional development to maintain contemporary legal knowledge and best practice. For leadership roles, you will have experience supporting and developing staff, promoting wellbeing, and fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.

Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW

As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You'll love our:

Flexible Working - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance.

Professional Growth - as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities.

Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing - with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.

Essential Requirements

Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us

NSW Drivers Licence

Be willing to travel to regional and metropolitan offices as required

Hold Australian or NZ citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing roles) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary roles)

Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check

Download the Role Description to explore the role in-depth.

We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

Apply Now!

Closing Date: Sunday 23/08/2026 at 11.59pm

Your application is your chance to show why you're a strong match for this role.

Please provide:

A current resume (up to 5 pages)

A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing the two targeted questions below:

Targeted Question 1: Please give an example of when you have provided legal advice and representation in a complex criminal law matter, including committal/indictable work, particularly in high-pressure environment or with vulnerable clients?

Targeted Question 2: Outline your experience in working collaboratively in a legal setting. What skills do you have that will enable you to mentor and guide junior solicitors to provide effective and efficient legal services, as well as supporting their wellbeing?

We're here to help

Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.

For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact Kriselle Leggett, Senior Recruitment Officer on [email protected].

For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.

For more information about the recruitment process and working at Legal Aid NSW view our Candidate Information Pack.

For role specific enquiries, contact Steven Wright, Associate Director Crime West/South on ••••@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 •••• •347 or via [email protected].

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

For guidance on preparing for interviews , explore the NSW Public Sector's interactive Capability Application Tool.

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We look forward to receiving your application!