Office Locations:High Street, Preston
Full-time Fixed term for 12 months
Competitive salary on offer plus 10.5% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Packaging Available | Access to Company Vehicle
Please note that we are finalising a new enterprise agreement that will deliver increases to salaries in 2022/23.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
As Senior Criminal Lawyers you are expected to provide high quality legal services, including duty lawyer services, representation, advice and information on criminal law matters to members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in .
Key Responsibilities:Appear as a senior advocate in various courts including the Children's Court Criminal Division, Magistrates' Court, County Court and Koori Courts in order to represent clients of VALS;Deliver a quality legalby conducting casework in criminal law matters, including serious indictable matters, for members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;Participate in the on call after hours roster and provide emergency advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.
As a priority, ensure all VALS clients are represented whilst in custody;Supervise and mentor staff working in the area of criminal law and contribute to the organisation in professional legal education and training;Ability to act in PLO position in a higher duties capacity when required.Participate in community legal education projects, law reform and other VALS projects as required;Participate in case-planning meetings with the criminal law section weekly;Contribute to the collaborative relationship between Victoria Legal Aid and other community organisations with whom VALS interacts;Keep up to date with relevant legal developments and procedures by attending professional legal education programs and maintain an understanding of issues impacting the justice system and members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;You will be required to travel across Victoria to deliver services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Sometimes this travel will occur outside of usual business hours; andAs directed, undertake other duties which are incidental and peripheral to the main tasks, provided that such duties are reasonably within the employee's skills, competence and training.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
EssentialAdmitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in Victoria;Capability to work as an advocate and caseworker in complex criminal law matters;Substantial knowledge of and practical experience in the law and court procedures with a focus on the criminal law jurisdiction;Ability to supervise, mentor and train staff and contribute to the development of individuals and their knowledge and skills in criminal law;Sound interpersonal skills and the capacity to communicate effectively with members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community;A commitment to and understanding of the legal issues faced by members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community in Victoria;The ability to work collaboratively with others and to foster a co-operative and supportive team environment;A knowledge of the principles and values of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service;Basic competency in the use of MS Office Software (particularly MS Word, Excel, E-mail) to a legal practice and the capacity to quickly acquire competency in the use of VALS' client data base;Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and acknowledge their diverse backgrounds, personalities and varying needs and the unique cultural ways in which they may be expressed;
DesirableMember or eligible to be a Victoria Legal Aid Panel member for summary, indictable and youth matters;Accredited Criminal Law Specialist.MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
On offer of this position, you must provide:Copy of your currentEmployee Working with Children Card.You will be required to complete a currentCriminal History Police Check.Up to datevaccination certificateorvalid medical exemptionProof of rights to work in , i.e., a copy of an Australian Passport, Birth Certificate, or Immigration VISA documentationCurrent valid Australian Driver's Licence
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this opportunity, please provide:Acovering letteroutlining who you are and why you are suited to this position.Astatement addressing each of the key selection criteria– applications submitted without a statement addressing the key selection criteria will not be accepted.
Please note the key selection criteria is found within the position description.Yourresumedetailing your education and professional experience and two referees.Please submit your application to using the subject line:Senior Lawyer – Criminal Law
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