Legal Practice Coordinator
Darwin Community Legal Service
Darwin, Northern Territory
Full-time, ongoing | SCHADS Level 6.1 + 1.5% above Award | 12.5% superannuation
Part-time may be considered for the right candidate
Help us run a strong, efficient community legal practice
Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS) is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Practice Coordinator to support the effective operation of our legal practice.
This is a key operational role working closely with our Principal Solicitor, CEO and legal teams.
You will take responsibility for the systems, processes, data and coordination that support our lawyers to deliver high-quality legal services to the community.
The role is suited to someone with experience in legal practice management, legal operations, practice management systems or legal administration who enjoys improving systems and making sure the detail is right.
About DCLS
Darwin Community Legal Service is a community-based organisation committed to access to justice, social justice and human rights in the Northern Territory.
Our services include:
- the General Legal Service, providing free civil legal advice, representation, community legal education and law reform advocacy
- the Tenants’ Advice Service, providing information, advice, assistance and representation to renters across the Northern Territory
- the Advocacy Rights Service, providing advocacy for seniors and people with disability across Darwin and the Top End.
DCLS is accredited under the Community Legal Centres Australia National Accreditation Scheme.
About the role
The Legal Practice Coordinator supports the efficient, compliant and high-quality operation of DCLS’s legal practice.
The Principal Solicitor retains professional responsibility for the legal practice and supervision of legal work. Your role focuses on the operational systems and processes that support the practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- supporting legal practice compliance, accreditation and risk management
- administering and improving Actionstep and legal practice workflows
- monitoring legal service data quality and maintaining reporting systems
- conducting administrative file and data quality reviews and tracking corrective actions
- coordinating legal intake, triage and appointment systemscoordinating DCLS Volunteer Advice Sessions
- recruiting, inducting, rostering and supporting legal volunteers
- coordinating legal interns and university placements
- managing pro bono relationships and lawyer secondment programs
- coordinating induction for new legal team employees and placements
- preparing legal program statistics and operational reports
- supporting funding and Board reporting
- coordinating outreach clinic logistics and community legal education activities
- developing clear procedures, guidance and training to support consistent legal practice administration.
About you
We are looking for someone who combines strong legal practice administration skills with excellent organisation and attention to detail.
You will bring:
- experience in legal practice management or legal operations
- experience with legal practice management software such as Actionstep, LEAP, Clio or similar
- an understanding of legal practice compliance and professional obligations
- experience improving systems, workflows and data quality
- strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- experience coordinating staff, volunteers, students or legal intake functions
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- confidence working with data, reporting and administrative quality checks
- the ability to develop clear processes and train others
- a commitment to social justice, access to justice and the community legal sector.
Tertiary qualifications in law, business administration, legal practice management or a related discipline are required.
Experience working in a community legal centre or not-for-profit legal service and direct experience with Actionstep are highly regarded.
What we offer
- SCHADS Level 6.1 plus 1.5% above Award
- 12.5% employer superannuation
- generous not-for-profit salary packaging
- 6 weeks’ annual leave
- conditions under the DCLS Enterprise Agreement
- professional development opportunities
- a full-time, ongoing position
- part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate
- the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the systems that support access to justice in the Northern Territory.
The position is based at our office in Parap, Darwin, with some travel to outreach locations as required.
Applications close Monday, 30 November 2026.
For further information about the position, please contact Darwin Community Legal Service on (08) 8982 1111.
DCLS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of disadvantage, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Legal Practice Coordinator Darwin Community Legal Service Community legal and advocacy service employer: NTCOSS
YWCA Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With flexible working arrangements, generous benefits such as additional leave and relocation assistance, and a strong commitment to professional development, YWCA fosters an environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Darwin, this role provides a unique opportunity to engage with diverse communities and champion social justice in a vibrant and culturally rich setting.
