Regional Graduate Solicitor Program Grade I-III

Regional Graduate Solicitor Program

Temporary Contract Various Regional Locations

• Salaryrange of$95301 to $100086pa (plussuperannuation& annual leave loading)

• 2.5-Year Contract (30 months) Full-Time 35 hours per week

• Regionallocationsinclude:Albury Broken Hill Dubbo Moree Tamworth and Wagga Wagga

About us

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems in areas like criminal law family law and civil law issues. We provide legal advice and representation reaching out to some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Our regional offices play a critical role in ensuringequitableaccess to justice across NSW.

About the role

TheRegional Graduate Solicitor Programis a structured program designed for new lawyers to gain hands-on experience in criminal law while making a meaningful contribution to regional communities.

The program requires:

• Intensive training: A2-week induction programwith experienced trainers and advocates.

• Initial placement in Sydney for up to 6 months working in CBD and metro offices to build foundational legal skills.

• After completion of theinitialSydney placement candidates will then undertake amandatory 12-month placementin a regional location (AlburyBroken Hill Dubbo Moree Tamworth or Wagga Wagga). You must be willing torelocateto any of these locations depending on office needs.

• A temporary Sydney-basedor regional role after your 12-month regional placement ensuring continued career development.

• Dedicated mentoring and supervisionthroughout the program to develop your legal and advocacy skills.

As a Regional Graduate Solicitor you will provide legal advice and representation to clients appear in court and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality culturally sensitive legal services.

About you

We areseekingdedicated and adaptable new lawyerswho:

• Areprepared torelocateregionally for a minimum of 12 monthsas a requirement of the program.

• Be admitted as legal practitioner by the closing date and have proof of your admission(or earlier).

• Have less than 12 months post-admission experience (PQE).

• Are committed to developingexpertiseincriminal law.

• Have avalid drivers licenceand the ability to travel including overnight stays.

• Are committed to providingculturally safe legal servicesand working with diverse communities.

This program requires afirm commitment includingmandatory relocationfor the regional placement.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!

Why join us

• Structured career pathwaywith hands-on experience in criminal law.

• Guaranteed Sydney-based role after 12 monthsin a regional location.

• Three weeks of provided accommodationtoassistwith relocation to your regional placement.

• Comprehensive training and mentorshipto develop your legal and advocacy skills.

• Competitive salarywith opportunities for advancement.

• Access to professional development including Sydney-based training and legal conferences.

• Be part of aninclusive and diverse workplace committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued welcomed respected and heard.

We want a workforce that reflects our clients so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability the LGBTQI community culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

We acknowledgesupportand accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities.

For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team ator0.

To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visitAdjustments for individual needs I Work for NSW.

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to trainingdevelopmentand mentoring opportunities.

• We are an accredited Flex Readyand Carers and Employerscertified employer and are recognised as leadersinflexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly for example from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life

• Find out more atWorking at Legal Aid NSW

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

• Must beadmittedas a legal practitioner in NSWprior to the3rdMay 2026.

• Provide acurrent NSW Practising Certificatebeforecommencing.

• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship Australian Permanent Residency(for ongoing vacancies)or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)

• Be willing to undergo aCriminal Record CheckandWorking with Children Check.

• Hold avalid Drivers Licenceand be willing to undertake circuit work including overnight stays.

How to apply

You mustsubmityour application onlineat received late or by email will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete and that you have answered all questions beforesubmitting.

Your application must include:

• yourresume (maximum5 pages)

• cover letter (maximum2 pages). In your cover letter pleaserespond to the following twoTargeted Questions:

• Targeted Question 1: Why are you interested in the Regional Graduate Solicitor Program

• Targeted Question 2: What skills do you have that wouldassistyou in practising criminal law in a regional location

If you would like to know more about these positions the application process or the regional locations please join us.

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