Graduate Solicitor First Nations

Graduate Solicitor First Nations Targeted

• Join the NSW Crown Solicitors Office (CSO) Graduate Development Program

• Invest in your career to become a trusted legal advisor

• Located in Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangements available - Presence in the office isrequired3-4 times per 252 Pitt Street Sydney.

Classification Grade:Legal Officer Grade I-III

Salary: $93413 - $106182 p.a. (excluding employers contribution to superannuation and annualised leave loading)

Work type: Full-Time 35 hours per week temporary employment for up to 3 years

We are excited to receive applications from talented First Nations law graduates to join the CSO Graduate Development Program (for admitted solicitors).

Our intakecommencesin February 2027.

Our program

We offer a two-year graduate development program for admitted solicitorscomprisingrotations across various legal practice groups with2placements specifically for First Nations graduates. These rotationsprovidean opportunity for admitted solicitors to develop their skills in advice writinglitigationand transactional work. Successful candidates will be provided with on-the-job training which is complemented by a structured learning program. Candidates will also learn from highly experienced legal professionals and work on unique and varied legal matters.

About the role

We are looking for highly motivated First Nations law graduates who are looking to invest in their careers to become NSW Governments most trusted legal advisors. As a Solicitor in the Graduate Development Program you willparticipatein a two-year rotational program and gain meaningful legal experience working in three different legal practice groups. You will develop the skills and experiencerequiredto conductassigned legal matters as well asassistsenior solicitors in the conduct of their legal matters (advicetransactionand/or litigation).

Please be advised that mostpractice groups at the CSO regularly handlehighly sensitiveand potentially distressing photographic imagery videoaudioand other materials. This content may include graphic and explicit material that requiresa high levelof professionalism emotional resilience and discretion. The CSO provides professional wellbeing support toassist.

We acknowledge and recognise that some areas of the law may cause greater impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates and offer support throughout the placement as well as considering preferred practice groups.

Key Considerations:

• A strong commitment tomaintainingconfidentiality and ethical standards is essential.

• Applicants may work with content that may be disturbing or upsetting.

• Emotional resilience and the ability to manage stress effectively are crucial for this role.

• Support and resources are available to help manage the impact of exposure to sensitive content.

We encourage you to consider these factors carefully before applying. Your wellbeing and ability to perform at your best is of utmost importance to us.

To be eligible for the program you must be admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW prior to the commencement of the program.

A recruitment pool may also be created from this recruitment process to fill similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

To learn more about the role please review the role description.

Essential requirements

• Completion of a law degree and practical legal training byJanuary2027froman accredited law school or completion of the Legal Practitioners Admission Boards Diploma in Law Course.

• Admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and eligibility to holdaNSW practising certificate prior to commencement in the program.

• You must identify as First Nations

How to apply:

For your application to be considered you mustsubmityour application online and include:

1. an updated resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role

1. a copy of your qualifications (e.g. academic transcript)

The CSO has adopted a teams-based approach to flexible working. We recognise that everyone hasdifferent needsand preferences and our flexible work culture allows you to adapt your work routine to suit about flexibility productivity and driving good client outcomes.

We have generous leave provisions available for our employees that acknowledge individual preferences and responsibilities including:

• up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum

• 20 dayspurchasedleave annually

• inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks which can be taken flexibly within 24 months to support the birth adoption altruisticsurrogacyor permanent out-of-home care placement of a child

• study time up to 4 hours per week

• extended leave of up to 44 days after 10 years or up to 30.8 days after 7 years of service.

• NAIDOC leave is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees toparticipatein cultural activities.

How we support health & wellbeing:

• we offer an employeeassistanceprogram to support the wellbeing of employees in the workplace and in their personal lives which also extends to familymembers. Specialised clinicians are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

• coaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their teams wellbeing

• we offer an annual Flu Vaccination program

• we provide access to the Fitness Passport program a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families

• we provide a proactive wellbeingsupervisionprogram to support employees working on sensitive matters.