Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
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Req ID: 86016
Manager of Advocates, Crime - Clerk Grade 11/12
Lead and develop a network of Solicitor Advocates, shaping advocacy excellence and driving high-quality criminal law services across NSW.
Salary range $154,231 - $178,369 + Super
Ongoing - Full-Time, Sydney
About Legal Aid NSW
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.
In partnerships with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, we are located throughout the state including our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite and outreach offices.
About the Role
As Manager of Advocates, you’ll provide supervision, management and mentorship of Solicitor Advocates in the Criminal Law Division and contribute to service delivery planning.
About You
You are an experienced criminal law practitioner with strong advocacy expertise and demonstrated people leadership skills. You have the ability to lead, mentor and support Solicitor Advocates, fostering professional development and promoting best practice across a dispersed workforce.
A collaborative and strategic leader, you build effective relationships with Public Defenders, Solicitors in Charge and other stakeholders to address service delivery needs, manage competing priorities and ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services. You are committed to developing advocacy capability, supporting performance and driving consistent service excellence across the Criminal Law Division.
You Belong Here
Here, every role has purpose.
Whether you’re delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you’ll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW.
We’re building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice are included and valued. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities so you can connect and flourish at every stage of career.
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through cross collaboration.
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.
Essential Requirements
Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency
Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check
Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
Must hold valid NSW driver license
Be willing to travel to regional and metropolitan offices as required
Download the Role Description to explore the role in-depth.
Apply Now!
Closing Date: Wednesday, 2nd of September at 11.59pm
Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role.
Please provide:
A current resume (up to 5 pages)
A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing the targeted below:
Targeted Question 1: Describe your experience leading, mentoring and developing legal practitioners or advocates. How have you helped build capability, improve performance and promote best practice?
Targeted Question 2: Provide an example of how you have used your advocacy expertise to support service delivery outcomes. How did you work with stakeholders, manage competing priorities and achieve a positive result?
We’re here to help
Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.
For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact Jayne Nguyen at
[email protected]
For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.
For more information about the recruitment process and working at Legal Aid NSW view our Candidate Information Pack.
For role specific enquiries, contact Jayne Nguyen at
[email protected].
For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 9134 9347 or via
[email protected].
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn.
For guidance on preparing for interviews , explore the NSW Public Sector’s interactive Capability Application Tool.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
