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Youth Justice Solicitor

2 months ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Youth Justice Solicitor to join our team at the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) in Darwin. As a key member of our Criminal Law Team, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients in the Youth Justice Court and Supreme Court.
  • Manage and mentor junior staff, including lawyers, client service officers, and social workers.
  • Develop and implement goals in accordance with NAAJA's Strategic Plan.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Registrar of the Darwin Children's Court, Territory Families, and the Education Department, to address issues affecting NAAJA's youth clients.
  • Participate in staff and team meetings, and work cooperatively with secretarial and client service staff.
Selection Criteria
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in criminal law, with a proven ability as a court advocate.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality oral and written advice on a range of legal matters.
  • Experience in management and mentoring of junior staff.
  • Ability to identify issues causing disadvantage to Aboriginal youth in the criminal justice system and respond to them through test cases, legal education, law reform, and/or community development.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people living in the Top End.
  • Ability to work constructively with a diverse team of legal and non-legal staff.
  • Good time management and organizational skills, including the ability to perform under pressure and handle high-volume workloads within tight deadlines.
  • Ability and willingness to undertake work at circuit courts, including travel and overnight stays in remote communities.
  • Working with Children clearance and current Driver's License.
  • Satisfactory criminal history check and no history of disqualification from employment by a legal practice.