Youth Justice Solicitor

14 hours ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) Full time
Job Title: Youth Managing Solicitor/Youth Solicitor – Darwin

About the Role:

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the multidisciplinary Youth Team, comprising lawyers, client services officers, social workers, and personal assistants.
  • Practice manage the Youth section, overseeing task allocation and ensuring effective delivery of services.
  • Undertake work in the Youth Court, including duty lawyer services, bail applications, direction hearings, pleas, hearings, preliminary examinations, and youth matters in the Supreme Court.
  • Attend circuit courts as required, providing high-quality advice on criminal law issues to clients and colleagues.
  • Develop and implement goals aligned with NAAJA's Strategic Plan, identifying issues causing disadvantage to Aboriginal youth in the criminal justice system.
  • Assist the Managing Criminal Solicitor as needed, contributing to training, development, and mentoring of youth lawyers, interns, and volunteers.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, including the Registrar of the Darwin Children's Court, Territory Families, and Education Department.
  • Participate in staff and team meetings, working cooperatively with secretarial and client service staff as needed.

Selection Criteria:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in criminal law, with 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, with a strong commitment to youth justice.
  • 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, providing mentorship to junior solicitors and a willingness to seek advice from client service officers on cultural issues.
  • Good time management and organisational skills, with the capacity 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.

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted by [insert date]. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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