Legal Aid NSW
    (16 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Legal Services

    Specialities

    Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Law, Administration, Corporate, Key Reforms

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    323 Castlereagh Street Haymarket NSW 2000
    Gadigal Country
    Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide organisation delivering legal services to the people of NSW.Established in 1979 as the Legal Services Commission, before becoming the Legal Aid Commission of NSW in 1987 and Legal Aid NSW in 2006.Legal Aid NSW continues to make an incredible contribution to the administration of justice and lives of the most vulnerable people in NSW.We provide legal advice and representation in criminal, family and civil law matters, in partnership with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service NSW/ACT.Our services are available through our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, satellite and outreach offices.

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    at Legal Aid Commission of NSW
    Sydney NSW
    Provide effective administrative and clerical support to Legal Aid NSW, including liaison and office coordination.
    Provide effective administrative and clerical support to Legal Aid NSW, including liaison and office coordination.
    classification: Administration & Office SupportAdministration & Office Support
    5d ago
    5d ago

    at Legal Aid Commission of NSW
    Haymarket, Sydney NSW
    Senior Solicitor to lead complex coronial matters, deliver trauma‑informed advocacy, and support families at Legal Aid NSW.
    Senior Solicitor to lead complex coronial matters, deliver trauma‑informed advocacy, and support families at Legal Aid NSW.
    classification: LegalLegal
    2h ago
    2h ago

    Our mission statement

    Standing beside people when they need it most.

    Featured

    Champion fairness. Empower communities. Build your career.
    It's what we stand for.

    Awards and accreditations

    Anthea Kerr Award - Premier’s Awards 2023
    Anthea Kerr Award - Premier’s Awards 2023

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    Reviews overview

    3.316 ratings in total
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    87%
    Rate salary as high or average
    56%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Legal Aid NSW?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees appreciate the meaningful and interesting work at Legal Aid NSW, helping disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society. The work/life balance is excellent, with flexible working arrangements including hybrid work from home and office, and job-share opportunities. Colleagues are lovely, supportive, and willing to help each other. Additionally, training and support are provided, with opportunities to undertake challenging work and learn new skills.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as concerns about management with reports of inconsistent management skills and workplace culture issues. Temporary contracts and limited permanent positions can create uncertainty about job security. Some staff have mentioned that career progression can be affected by limited transfer opportunities and perceived bias in advancement. The work can be emotionally demanding, as employees often deal with clients in difficult circumstances, and the workload can be busy and demanding with non-stop work requirements.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Talent Acquisition Professional
    Mar 2026
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Flexible Working Opportunities
    The good thingsFlexible working in a job-share arrangement at this organisation has been genuinely empowering. Job sharing from an organisational perspective is a strategic way to retain talent and deliver strong outcomes. Personally, job sharing has meant being able to grow professionally while still making space for life outside of work. It’s proof that careers don’t have to follow a one-size-fits-all path.
    The challengesAdoption of more modernised practices and ways of working.
    5.0
    Support Staff
    Mar 2026
    Haymarket NSW 20008 to 9 years in the role, current employee
    Flexible, hybrid work and real support for work-life balance — love it!
    The good thingsGreat work-life balance and flexible work arrangement (hybrid work from home and office subject to operational needs)
    The challengesThe work is busy, but meaningful and well supported.
    1.0
    Solicitor
    Jun 2025
    Sydney NSW 20004 to 5 years in the role, current employee
    Poor communication leading to misunderstandingsPoor and inconsistent communication from management
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