Principal Lawyer - Self Representation Law - Melbourne / Sydney

Elias Recruitment
📍 Australia, New South Wales, Australia 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted July 03, 2026

Job Description

Principal Lawyer – Self‑Representation Services
Sydney or Melbourne | FT or 0.8 FTE | Hybrid | $130k + super + salary packaging
Are you a senior lawyer who wants your work to have real impact? This role leads a specialist program supporting people who are navigating complex court processes without legal representation. You’ll guide a small team, oversee legal practice, and help shape innovative, digitally‑enabled service delivery.

What you’ll do

  • Lead a specialist legal practice delivering discrete advice, supervising clinics, and managing risk
  • Support people self‑representing by helping them understand processes, prepare documents, and present their case
  • Supervise and mentor lawyers + paralegals
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships with courts, partners and referral pathways
  • Drive service innovation

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Job Details

  • Location Australia, New South Wales
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
  • Posted Date July 03, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 12, 2026