Solicitor

• Opportunity to make a real difference working for a purpose led organisation
• Full time role based in Surry Hills
• Great flexibility with access to hybrid work arrangements

About the role

Under limited direction the Solicitor will provide high quality generalist legal information, advice, representation and other legal assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged older people across NSW. This will encompass areas of law such as residential tenancy, guardianship, consumer rights, credit and debt, discrimination, human rights, family and domestic violence, Wills and powers of attorney, as well as specialised advice in strata issues and aged care, including residential aged care facilities.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide essential advice and casework for older people facing disadvantage. Key responsibilities include representing clients in tribunals and courts, as well as engaging in alternative dispute resolution.

The role also emphasises the importance of community engagement through the delivery of legal education seminars throughout NSW, along with the development of valuable educational resources and promotional materials. In addition to this, you will conduct research and contribute to impactful law reform initiatives, prepare casework and client matter reports for internal use, establish organisational programs and procedures and work effectively with staff, volunteers and law students, with limited supervision of law students and volunteers.

Seniors Rights Service operates in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment which requires flexibility, adaptability and initiative as well as excellent organisation and critical thinking skills.

Why work for Seniors Rights Service?

Our vision is a society that respects and upholds the rights of older people.
Seniors Rights Service is a specialist community legal centre that provides free legal services, aged care advocacy and rights education and information to older people across New South Wales. This is a pivotal moment to join our team. As more older people seek aged care services, our organisation is continuously evolving to meet the expanding need for our services.

If you have a natural talent for connecting with people, have relevant experience and want to work for an organisation dedicated to supporting one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities, we want to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Experience a collaborative and fun work culture in a growing organisation.
• Great flexibility with access to hybrid work arrangements.
• SCHADS Award Level 7 with access to NFP Salary Packaging benefits.
• Enhanced leave provisions including gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Six week paid parental leave.

Details

Essential Criteria

1. Current NSW practicing certificate (or ability to obtain one) with at least three years post admission experience.
2. Broad knowledge and/or demonstrated experience across the main areas of law of a generalist Community Legal Centre such as residential tenancy, guardianship, consumer, credit and debt, discrimination, human rights, family and domestic violence, Wills and powers of attorney.
3. Excellent legal research, interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to interact sensitively and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
4. Skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, decision making and problem solving.
5. Ability to develop and present community legal education sessions.
6. Ability to work as part of a team and independently and prioritise your work and deliver results.
7. A passion for social change and contributing to an organisation dedicated to supporting the most disadvantaged people in our communities.
8. Highly proficient with technology and software, including Microsoft Office 365.
9. Prepared to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History check and NSW driver’s license as a condition of employment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please answer all of the screening questions asked in the application process and upload a copy of your resume via this link.

Closing date: Sunday 20 July 2025

At Seniors Rights Service we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Seniors Rights Service a great place to work. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply. Additionally, we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe and strongly encourage vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19.

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