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

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.

 

The NDIA is looking for lawyers who are passionate about working with people, engaging in dispute resolution, administrative law, and achieving the correct and preferable outcomes for participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). 

The Dispute Resolutions and Litigation (DR&L) Branch is a place where your experience in administrative law, statutory interpretation, principles of good administrative decision-making, litigation and alternate dispute resolution will change lives, and your passion for social impact can flourish. The team provide high quality litigation advice, support and services, and aims to improve the experience of current and prospective participants in the NDIS by resolving applications for review in a timely and consistent manner. This makes every day at work both challenging and rewarding.

The full position listing can be reviewed here.

While this role is ideally performed from ACT - Deakin, NSW - Surry Hills, NSW - Parramatta, QLD - Brisbane, SA - Adelaide, VIC - Richmond and VIC - Geelong, remote working arrangements may be considered. The role is ongoing, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered. 

Applications for this role close on Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11:30pm AEST. 

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.
 

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