We stand beside people when they need it most.
At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn’t just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions.
Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues. Our work is challenging, but deeply meaningful.
Our Wagga Wagga office is a key part of Legal Aid NSW's regional service network, delivering vital legal assistance to communities across the Riverina. Joining our team offers the opportunity to undertake diverse and meaningful legal work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to improving access to justice for vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Based in one of NSW's largest and most vibrant regional centres, Wagga Wagga offers an exceptional lifestyle, affordable housing, excellent schools, quality healthcare, and a thriving food, wine and cultural scene, providing the perfect balance between a rewarding career and a great quality of life. Situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and surrounded by beautiful parks, walking trails and outdoor recreational opportunities, Wagga Wagga is a welcoming and family-friendly city with all the amenities of a major regional centre.
As a Solicitor IV you’ll provide legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NSW, including complex casework services, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies and guidelines in order to contribute to the implementation of Legal Aid NSW’s mission to deliver high quality legal services to our clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems. Supervise and lead junior legal staff in achieving this aim.
You are a motivated and client-focused legal professional with demonstrated experience delivering high-quality legal services in a complex and fast-paced environment. You have sound legal judgement, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining professional standards, attention to detail and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for clients. You communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, including vulnerable clients and those with complex needs, and can explain complex legal concepts in a clear, practical and respectful manner.
You are adaptable, resilient and committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to embrace new technologies, systems and ways of working. You contribute positively to team outcomes through collaboration, knowledge sharing and mentoring of colleagues, and are committed to ongoing professional development to maintain contemporary legal knowledge and best practice. For leadership roles, you will have experience supporting and developing staff, promoting wellbeing, and fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.
Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW
As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You’ll love our:
Flexible Working - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance.
Professional Growth – as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities.
Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing – with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.
We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Closing Date: Sunday 23/08/2026 at 11.59pm
Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role.
Targeted Question 1: Please give an example of when you have provided legal advice and representation in a complex criminal law matter, including committal/indictable work, particularly in high-pressure environment or with vulnerable clients?
Targeted Question 2: Outline your experience in working collaboratively in a legal setting. What skills do you have that will enable you to mentor and guide junior solicitors to provide effective and efficient legal services, as well as supporting their wellbeing?
