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Youth Justice Solicitor
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Youth Managing Solicitor/Youth Solicitor to join our team in Darwin. As a key member of our Criminal Law Team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people charged with criminal offences.
About the Role:- Provide legal advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Youth Court and Supreme Court.
- Manage the multidisciplinary Youth Team, including lawyers, client services officers, social workers, and personal assistants.
- Practice manage the Youth section, overseeing and allocating tasks, and developing and implementing goals in accordance with NAAJA's Strategic Plan.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, including the Registrar of the Darwin Children's Court, Territory Families, and other service providers.
- Participate in all staff and team meetings, and work co-operatively with secretarial and client service staff.
- 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 work constructively with a diverse team of legal and non-legal staff.
- Good time management and organisational skills, including the ability to perform under pressure and handle high-volume workloads within tight deadlines.
North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is a leading legal service provider in the Northern Territory, recognised for our commitment to social justice and human rights. We provide high-quality, culturally proficient, and accessible legal advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as people from diverse backgrounds.
If you are a motivated and experienced lawyer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
