- Senior Professional 1 (SP1) – $136,380 – $152,357 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 supervision of the Managing Solicitor and the Associate Director of Crime assist with management and coordination of the Darwin Criminal Law Practice of Legal Aid NT, including the supervision of solicitors and administrative staff. The Deputy Managing Solicitor will also provide high quality legal representation for people charged with criminal offences in Northern Territory courts.
About you:
You are an experienced senior crime solicitor with significant experience in the practice of criminal law including extensive advocacy and appellate level experience. You will have demonstrated staff and practice management experience, including capacity to supervise and train legal and administrative staff, and manage change including the ability to provide leadership in the provision of legal assistance to vulnerable people in the criminal justice system.
Crucial in your success in this role is your strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to influence and negotiate, to engage and build collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Employee benefits:
Legal Aid NT offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including:
- 6 weeks annual leave to support work life balance.
- Salary packaging options
- Relocation allowance
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture committed to meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following to recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au by Wednesday, 14 October 2026:
- A current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
- Copies of your tertiary qualifications.
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered as they are received and the recruitment process may close earlier than advertised.
Further Information:
A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from here
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.