Intermediate Solicitor

The Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT is seeking an experienced Intermediate Solicitor to join our Criminal Law Practice in Bathurst, NSW.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to clients in accordance with our policies, procedures, and guidelines in criminal matters.

You will work closely with our Managing Lawyer to oversee the day-to-day management of the office, including staff supervision, diary management, rostering, and the allocation of criminal law matters to solicitors within the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor more junior solicitors undertaking criminal law work and assist them in the development of their advocacy skills.
• Prepare and run complex Local Court and Children's Court hearings and sentence matters and assist with the management of the LC/CC Practice.
• Liaise with the Cluster Manager/Managing Solicitor and Deputy Principal Solicitor on any complex committal matters and seek approval to retain Counsel pre-committal if required.
• Assist with the development of submissions on law reform and represent the ALS at meetings, working groups, conferences, and seminars as directed.

About You:

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Legal qualifications and a NSW Practising Certificate with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Criminal Law.
• In-depth knowledge of criminal law, including practice and procedure.
• Proven capacity to provide a strong advocacy role in leading the District Court and Committal Practices, along with the LC/CC practice.
• Ability to perform management, supervisory, and mentoring tasks in relation to a multidisciplinary team of staff.
• Capacity to provide high-quality legal representation and advice to Aboriginal people and manage complaints by clients and/or family members.
• Willingness to drive or fly distances within the region and stay overnight or longer to undertake court work or training.

What We Offer:

At the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, we offer a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

We also offer:

• 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.
• Flexible work options – talk to us about how we can make this role work for you.

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 questions about this role, please email *******@alsnswact.org.au.

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 *******@alsnswact.org.au.