5 days ago, from Aboriginal Legal Service
Full-Time | Fixed-Term (Up To June 2025) | Dubbo, NSW Primary Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to:
Provide high quality legal advice and representation to clients and to assist them to resolve their legal problems Assist the Cluster Manager with the management of the Dubbo practice, and day to day running of the office Provide high quality appearances and act as advocate in: List work; Short matters; Defended Hearings; Committal Proceedings; District Court Appeals and Sentences; District Court Trials (instructing counsel and appearing as an advocate in consultation with supervisors) and Coronial Inquests Prepare and research representation of Aboriginal clients in criminal matters and prepare briefs for counsel and attend to instructing counsel as directed Why Join the ALS Team?
At the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) you can make an impact. You will join a strong movement fighting for social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
Our focus is our people: the people we support and the people we employ. We offer a career you can be proud of and a place where you feel safe to be yourself. We invest in our people and appreciate the rich diversity of lived experiences, languages, and culture.
Born out of a protest movement over 50 years ago, the ALS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW and the ACT. It's an exciting time to be joining us. We recently received additional funding to deliver a range of new programs aimed at addressing systemic issues and driving structural reforms. This is creating significant opportunities for the ALS, our staff and communities.
As well as the satisfaction of working in a job that really matters, we offer our staff benefits including:
Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax liability and maximise take-home pay Annual leave loading of 17.5% Career and professional development opportunities Access to personal counselling for you and your family Additional paid leave of up to 6 days per year, paid parental and study leave About the Role
The Senior Solicitor is part of the Criminal Law Practice based in Dubbo, NSW and reports directly to their respective Cluster Manager/Managing Solicitor.
The Senior Solicitor will be responsible for:
Provide high quality legal advice and representation to Aboriginal clients and assist them in resolving their legal problems and undertake Court responsibilities covering: Local Court; Circuit travel; Children's Court; Coroner's Court; District Court and Crime Commission (if required) Assist the Cluster Manager in the management and rostering of the summary crime practice, and the District Court short matters practice; Provide high quality appearances including: List work; Short matters; Defended Hearings; Committal Proceedings; District Court Appeals and Sentences; District Court Trials (instructing counsel and appearing as an advocate in consultation with supervisors) and Coronial Inquests Prepare and research representation of Aboriginal clients in criminal matters and prepare briefs for counsel and attend to instructing counsel as directed Demonstrate continuing respect and support for Aboriginal cultural practices in dealing with clients, their families, communities and staff; as an employee of the ALS, continue to learn about the customs and history of local Aboriginal people About You
We're looking for someone who brings:
Legal qualifications and a NSW Practicing Certificate with a minimum of 4 years' experience in Criminal Law. Extensive experience in the conduct of complex summary and EAGP matters. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Law, including practice and procedure. Ability to display sound judgment and proven capacity to provide high quality legal representation and advice to Aboriginal clients. Desirable Current valid unrestricted NSW Driver's licence and a willingness to drive in metropolitan and country locations, travel intrastate and stay overnight or longer. Supervisory experience in the context of a legal practice. Pre-Employment Requirements
ALS is committed to implementing safe recruitment practices. Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks such as reference checks, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check, Right to work in Australia and National Police History check.
How to Apply
Please click apply now. Before you begin, make sure you have an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss the role, please contact our recruitment team at ******
At ALS NSW/ACT, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by reaching out to our Recruitment Team at ******
Applications will close on 11:59pm, Friday 29th November 2024
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