- Professional 3 (P3) $117,625 – $131,735 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 and direction of the Managing Solicitor, assess, process, and determine complex applications for grants of legal aid across a range of legal matter types within the Legal Aid NT Guidelines, polices, delegations and budgets to meet the purpose of Legal Aid NT and ensure delivery of high quality client service.
About you:
You will be a senior solicitor with substantial experience in civil, family, or criminal law and a strong commitment to improving access to justice for vulnerable members of the community. You will have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people, disadvantaged families, and communities across the Northern Territory, together with an awareness of the legal and social challenges they face.
You will demonstrate excellent judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and guidelines in a consistent and practical manner. A highly effective communicator, you will be confident engaging with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including Aboriginal people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and individuals experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.
You will be a proactive and adaptable professional who can work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to stakeholder needs in a fast-paced environment. You will also have the ability to provide high-quality advice, training, mentoring, and support to internal and external stakeholders.
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 12pm Friday, 30 October 2026:
- A current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
- Copies of your relevant 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.