Aboriginal Identified - Legal Cadet Program 2025
Application close date for this program has been extended to 17 Nov 2024 Sunday.
Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.
We are looking for applicants who:
- have a sound academic track record;
- can work in a diverse and challenging work environment;
- are good communicators;
- are committed to offering excellent customer service and sensitive to the needs of our disadvantaged client groups in a social justice environment;
- are interested in our legal practice areas;
- can demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills;
- able to work in a high-volume work environment as a valued team member; and
- highly motivated and can drive their own self-development.
Please Note: Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. Aboriginality is defined by descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such.
In the pre-screening questions you will need to provide information on how you satisfy the Aboriginality criteria.
You will assist legal officers in conducting an effective legal practice by undertaking file work and legal research. This role works collaboratively with practice staff including legal officers and administrative staff.
