WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!
We are committed to diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.
We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.
We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
Other benefits of working with us
- You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
- We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.
The essential requirements for this role
- be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working With Children Check
- be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and identify and be accepted as such in the community;
- have completed their university studies to obtain a Law degree (LLB or equivalent) and;
- are eligible to undertake their 15-week Practical Legal Training, to be compliant with the Legal Profession Admission Board PLT requirements.
Note: Prospective applicants in Year 12 intending to enrol in university may apply for a cadetship. However, commencing as a cadet would be subject to proof of actual enrolment.
Legal Aid NSW have a number of roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will be required to provide your Working with Children Check details prior to starting in any role requiring the check.
Do you need help to apply?
It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:
Contact Information:
If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Alison Szylo on 02 9219 5811 or email: alison.szylo@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can reach out to the Aboriginal Services Branch for a confidential discussion about any questions they may have.