Positions vacant

As a service to our members, we maintain this page to disseminate information about legal roles available in the ACT region.

Members of the Law Society may list jobs on this page for free. Non-members may also list jobs on this page, but a small fee will be charged. 

To advertise a job on this page, please contact the communications manager on communications@actlawsociety.asn.au or visit our advertising page for paid listings. 

Positions vacant

Corrections ACT is currently advertising to recruit two new external adjudicator positions under the Corrections Management Act 2007 (the Act). External adjudicators provide an independent review of disciplinary matters that are disputed by detainees in the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

In order to be considered for the role, applicants must be judicially qualified. This includes people who have been a legal practitioner for not less than five years, a judge or retired judge, a magistrate or retired magistrate.

The position is remunerated. The Remuneration Tribunal determined that the Corrections Adjudicator would be paid a per diem which is currently $635.

A copy of the selection documentation is available online here.
Expressions of interest should be sent to Catherine.King@act.gov.au by the closing date of
8 July 2025

Principal Legal Officers hold leadership roles in the Legal Division. They display honesty and integrity and help to drive the vision and direction of the Division. 

As a member of the Division, you will be involved in interesting and important work which may span environment protection, energy, climate change and heritage, and on-ground operations in Commonwealth national parks and Antarctica. The Legal Division operates in a fast paced, exciting environment. We focus on ensuring our staff are supported and developed so that they are in the best position to take on and enjoy the challenges of the work.

To apply or for more information, click here.

Applications close at 11:00 pm AEST on 18 June 2025.

Interested in tutoring at ANU?

The Research School of Accounting in the College of Business and Economics at The Australian National University is seeking expressions of interest from legal practitioners interested in tutoring in 2025. More information on the application process can be found here.

Applications close 13 July 2025.


Working in close collaboration with the executive team to develop and deliver on strategy, you will lead and drive the Sexual Violence Legal Service (SVLS) and manage a multidisciplinary team to deliver groundbreaking legal advice and representation to people subjected to sexual violence.

Applications can be submitted using this link

As there is no formal closing date for this role, interested applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.

 

Glass Goodwin is looking for a solicitor with an interest in working in wills and estates law. This would be an opportunity for someone looking to deepen their specialisation in wills and estates law or considering moving to wills and estates from a different practice area. Prior experience in wills and estates is not essential, though experience as a solicitor will be preferred. 

Glass Goodwin is open to discussing acquiring existing estates practices. 

Interested applicants should contact Timothy Morton via tmorton@glassgoodwin.com.au. All discussions will be treated as strictly confidential.
 

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide exceptional executive and personal support to your Director, Debra Parker, to ensure they can perform their role to the highest standard. You will support them by overseeing communications and taking the lead in the administrative expectations and tasks to ensure effective organisational flow. This role requires you to provide assistance to the administrative stream in order to ensure an efficient, organised, happy and healthy office atmosphere. This role is broad and varied, the right person will make it their own and thrive.

To apply for this position or to request further information, please contact hr@parkercolescurtis.com.au

As a Personal Assistant, you will work closely with solicitors, Directors and other administrative staff to ensure excellent client services through smooth workflow, accurate document preparation and management, and effective communication across the team. This role is broad and varied across all areas of family law, the right person will make it their own and thrive.

To apply or request further information about this role, please contact hr@parkercolescurtis.com.au

As a Lawyer with Parker Coles Curtis, you will be pivotal in handling a range of family law matters in consultation with our Directors. This role requires a combination of legal expertise, client management skills, and business acumen, with a focus on providing high-quality service and contributing to our firm’s growth. We are a small but mighty firm, who is growing. We encourage our team members to contribute to our organisational culture and live by our values. You will be given exposure across family law as well as ongoing CPD.

Get in touch via hr@parkercolescurtis.com.au and send your latest CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. 

The Department of Home Affairs (the Department) is seeking expressions of interest from lawyers willing to represent subjects under the appointed lawyer provisions set out in Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 (the ASIO Act).

Lawyers who wish to nominate their interest should email intelligenceandsecuritypolicy@homeaffairs.gov.au with:

  • Their full name and contact details (landline and mobile phone numbers, and email address).
  • Details of their employer (if any).
  • Their jurisdiction and date of admission as an Australian legal practitioner.
  • Their curriculum vitae, including a written statement confirming the accuracy of the information therein.
  • A copy of their current practising certificate.

Further information

If you would like further information about the Appointed Lawyer Scheme, please email intelligenceandsecuritypolicy@homeaffairs.gov.au.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early career lawyer or law graduate to join our specialist family law firm based in Deakin, Canberra. You will work directly alongside our Principal Solicitor, Cristina, who is an Accredited Specialist in family law, and is also trained in collaborative family law dispute resolution methods. 

Please send your resume with a covering email to practicemanager@alliancelegal.com.au

The NSW Attorney General is calling for applications to be considered for appointment to the NSW Sentencing Council.

There are three vacancies:

  1. a member representing the general community with experience in matters associated with victims of crime,

  2. a member with expertise or experience in juvenile justice, and

  3. a member with expertise or experience in criminal law or sentencing.

The appointment may be for a term of up to three years.
The NSW Sentencing Council advises the NSW Attorney General on sentencing matters and oversees the production of research papers and reports. 

More information on the NSW Sentencing Council can be found here.

For more information about the selection criteria, and to complete the application form, please click here.

Applications must be received by Sunday 22 June 2025.

Are you a family lawyer looking for a fresh approach to legal practice? Do you want to be part of a law firm that values social impact, ethical practice, and life outside of work? Do you want to ditch the 6-minute billables?

Yellow Legal, a progressive family law firm in Canberra, is looking for a bright, motivated Family Lawyer to join our team.

We aim to create a work environment that reflects what we provide to our clients—safety, security, and the opportunity to thrive.

  • Effective and supportive supervision and mentorship to foster a rewarding, sustainable career
  • Training in trauma-informed, family violence-aware, and neuro-affirming practice
  • A learning and professional development budget
  • The opportunity to work with experienced, award-winning lawyers who are sector leaders
  • Regular reflective practice sessions with an external practitioner, as part of our trauma-informed commitment
  • No 6-minute increment billing—realistic billable targets instead
  • Flexible work-from-home options for non-client-facing days

More information on the role can be found here. To apply for the role, please email your CV and a brief cover letter (up to a page) to admin@yellowlegal.com.au