- Create meaningful impact for Aboriginal communities!
- Guide juniors, manage cases, and keep the office humming.
- $129,490 + super + salary packaging & leave loading!
Job: 1663305 | Full-Time | Permanent | Coffs Harbour, NSW | $129,490 (Fixed Pay)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.
Your Impact
As a vital member of the Criminal Law Practice, you’ll deliver culturally grounded legal advocacy that strengthens outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. You’ll support meaningful change through early intervention, outreach, community education and referrals. Each day, you will:
- Oversee daily office operations, including supervision, rostering, diary management and allocation of criminal matters.
- Supervise, mentor and support junior solicitors, including their advocacy development, training, and CPD.
- Manage and appear in complex LC/CC matters, support District Court matters, and ensure high-quality, culturally appropriate client representation.
- Liaise with courts and justice agencies, maintain EAGP processes, and build strong inter-agency and intra-office relationships.
- Handle ethical issues, complaints, referrals, and briefing processes in line with ALS policies and professional obligations.
- Stay current with legal developments, contribute to law reform work, and uphold high standards of probity, compliance, and professional practice.
Your Story & Strengths
You are a dedicated and experienced legal professional with a strong understanding of the cultural, social, and historical context shaping the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You combine expert criminal law knowledge with a commitment to culturally appropriate advocacy, mentoring, and community-focused justice. Key strengths include:
- A NSW Practising Certificate, and at least 3 years’ criminal law experience with proven advocacy skills across District Court, EAGP, and complex LC/CC matters.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and support a multidisciplinary legal team.
- Excellent communication, time management, and capacity to work independently while managing a diverse workload.
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural and social needs, with respectful and culturally safe practice.
- Willingness to travel as needed and commitment to WHS, ethical practice and diversity in the workplace.
Our Journey Together
At ALS, you’ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
- Career and professional development opportunities.
Caring for Community & You
To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid Working with Children (NSW) check for this role.
ALS is committed to equal opportunity and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at
[email protected] - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.