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We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our team in the Assessment and Referral Court List at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to therapeutic approaches in the justice system, addressing the needs of accused persons with mental illness or cognitive impairment in the North West region.
You will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients, mentoring and supervising junior lawyers, and overseeing the delivery of VLA duty lawyer services in the ARC.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with our team to provide legal services across various areas, including criminal law, youth crime, family violence, family law, child protection, and civil law.
Key Responsibilities- Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients in the ARC and other Courts and Tribunals.
- Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, supporting their professional growth and ensuring they understand the ARC processes.
- Oversee the delivery of VLA duty lawyer services in the ARC and contribute to the development of policies and strategies aimed at improving ARC services and access to justice.
- Collaborate with the team to deliver legal services across multiple areas, including criminal law, youth crime, family violence, family law, child protection, and civil law.
- Extensive experience in criminal law, particularly in complex cases and using therapeutic approaches in the justice system.
- Knowledge or practical experience in mental health and/or disability law, with the ability to navigate legal issues affecting vulnerable clients.
- A strong ability to mentor and supervise junior lawyers, providing guidance and helping them develop their skills and understanding.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health issues, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, or other neurological impairments.
- An understanding of the challenges impacting on people experiencing mental illness and cognitive impairment accessing services and other related systems (highly desirable).
- A current Australian practicing certificate which entitles you to practice in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
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