| Position Title | Solicitor – Civil Law |
| Salary | CiLO 3.2 $96,479 – CiLO 3.3 $99,942 (depending on experience) + salary packaging + remote allowance! |
| FTE | Fulltime |
| Location | Katherine |
| Commencement | Immediately (Negotiable) |
| Positions | 2 |
| Reports to | Deputy Managing Lawyer, Managing Lawyer |
About the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA):
NAAJA provides legal assistance and justice services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory. We have offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek, and Alice Springs. We are committed to providing quality representation for our clients and bringing about long-term change in the justice system. Our staff are motivated, dedicated and do work that matters.
Position Overview:
Join NAAJA as a Civil Lawyer and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advocating for the rights of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory.
As a Civil Lawyer at NAAJA you will have exposure to a diverse range of practice areas including police accountability, child protection, adult guardianship, consumer, discrimination, employment, tenancy, social security and victims of crime assistance claims. Regardless of practice area you will ensure your client’s rights are upheld and their voices heard.
This role offers a unique blend of professional challenge and personal satisfaction. Your work will not only be professionally rewarding but also deeply fulfilling as you contribute to justice and equality in the community by providing culturally sensitive legal advice and representation, making a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people.
The role will require some remote travel with overnight stays.
Duties and selection criteria can be found here: Solicitor Civil (Katherine)
NAAJA Employment Benefits
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week. 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch time and approved overtime accruing as TOIL.
Salary Packaging:
As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) NAAJA can offer up to $18,450.15 per annum of the salary, tax-free as a fringe benefit (conditions apply)
Allowances:
- Relocation Allowance – up to $5,000 available (conditions apply)
- Annual Airfare Entitlement payable per annum after 12 months qualifying service $1,150 – $1,350 depending on location.
- Remote Allowance – $3,300pa for staff in Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs paid on a fortnightly basis
- Generous Travel Allowances paid for all overnight work-related travel.
Leave
- Annual leave: 6 Weeks per annum with 17.5% leave loading payable on all annual leave taken
- Personal leave: 3 weeks per annum
- Paid Ceremonial Leave
How to Apply:
Applicants for this position must address the selection criteria in their written application, which should be sent to Recruitment@naaja.org.au
Duties and selection criteria can be found here: Solicitor Civil (Katherine)
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will remain open until suitable candidates are appointed.
Join NAAJA and become part of one of Australia’s most dynamic, diverse, challenging, and meaningful legal practices.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.