Criminal Law Solicitor

The Aboriginal Legal Service 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 include:

• Supervising and mentoring more junior solicitors undertaking criminal law work
• Preparing and running complex Local Court and Children's Court hearings and sentence matters
• Liaising with the Cluster Manager/Managing Solicitor and Deputy Principal Solicitor on complex committal matters
• Assisting with the development of submissions on law reform and representing the ALS at meetings, working groups, conferences, and seminars

We are looking for someone with:

• 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

We offer a career you can be proud of and a place where you feel safe to be yourself. We invest in our people and appreciate the rich diversity of lived experiences, languages, and culture.

At the Aboriginal Legal Service, you can make an impact. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Please click apply now to submit your application. Before you begin, make sure you have an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.