Criminal Lawyer (2 Years Pae)

We are a Sydney based law firm that operates exclusively in criminal and family law. Since our inception, we have built an excellent reputation resulting in rapid growth.Our head office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD only steps away from Downing Centre Court Precinct and Lionel Bowen Building.Our office consists of a team of lawyers who share a passion for the law and justice. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit team who do all that we can to support each other's professional and personal growth.A competitive salary and commission structure.Complete autonomy over cases and management of day to day activities.A diverse practise including both summary and indictable matters.No billable hours or requirements to meet billing expectations.24/7 parking in the CBD.Company phone and laptop.Great working environment.Qualifications & experienceThe successful candidate must have:A minimum of 2 years post admission experience in criminal law.A thorough understanding of criminal law procedure and practise.The applicant must be able to undertake bail applications, sentences, defended hearings, and have experience doing so.A successful applicant must be able to autonomously take carriage of criminal law matters from start to finish.Have excellent writing skills. A successful applicant must be able to draft legal representations and written submissions.Be able to prepare advices to clients.Be able to attend to negotiations with the prosecution, including in case conferences.Instruct counsel in complex trials and sentences.A passion for criminal law and a real desire to work as a criminal lawyer is a must.Tasks & responsibilitiesTake carriage of a diverse range of criminal law matters from start to finish. Including summary matters, indictable matters, and complex crime.Appear in sentences, defended hearings and bail applications in all jurisdictions.Instruct counsel in complex criminal law matters.Negotiate matters with prosecuting authorities.Manage clients.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.#J-18808-Ljbffr