Senior Criminal Lawyer

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia Full time

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CDLA is amongst Sydney's leading criminal defence law firms based in Sydney. It is situated a short walk from the Downing Centre Court. Our team of lawyers appear in some of Australia's most high profile and complex crime cases. We appear across all courts in NSW and interstate.

The Role:

This role is for a passionate senior criminal defence lawyer with a passion in criminal law to join our growing team from our Sydney CBD head office.

You will work with our team of lawyers and you will instruct some of Australia's leading barristers and silks across a broad range of interesting cases. You'll be required to hit the ground running with a client centric focus.

We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic and desire to progress.

  • 3 + PAE.
  • Passion in criminal law.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Well organised, excellent communication & time management skills.
  • Capable of working in a high pressure environment.
  • Willing to travel to various courts.

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Take carriage of a diverse range of criminal and traffic law matters with full autonomy.
  • Regularly appear in courts across NSW, including instructing counsel.

What you will get out of this:

  • Carriage of interesting and complex crime cases within a supportive and likeminded passionate team.
  • Growth opportunities with a fast growing, established and respected criminal defence law firm with opportunities to work on a diverse range of criminal cases.
  • Direct access to the Principal, leading barristers and silks that the firm briefs and instructs.

Attractive salary package will be offered to the right candidate.

All expressions of interest will be kept strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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