Description:
Managing Solicitor – Family Dispute Resolution Service
· Senior Professional 1 (SP1) - $128,551 - $143,611 plus Superannuation
· 2 Year Contract
· Darwin
About the Legal Aid NT:
Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.
About the role:
Under the direction of the Associate Director Client Services, lead Legal Aid NT’s Territory wide Family Dispute Resolution Service (FDRS), and ensure consistent practice in the provision of high- quality service.
About you:
The Managing Solicitor will have experience in the practice of Family Law, including experience as an FDRP in Family Dispute Resolution conferences. Your extensive knowledge and experience relating to the area of family relationship issues faced by separated parents and the impact of conflict on children; the impacts of domestic and family violence; and screening, assessment, safety planning and referral, will be essential in this role.
With proven initiative and management skills you will lead the FDRS team to high performance and manage change. You will engage effectively with diverse communities, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and CALD clients, while engaging and building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Employee benefits:
Legal Aid NT offer attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, applicants must attach a resume, a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages), and copies of your tertiary qualifications.
Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au by 4pm Friday, 9 May 2025.
Further Information:
A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au
Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au
Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.