Criminal Lawyer
5 days ago
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service (TALS) has an opportunity for a lawyer to join our team and support clients with a range of criminal matters in our Hobart office.
TALS specialises in providing advice and support in the areas of criminal, civil, and family law to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Tasmania, and does so in a culturally appropriate, inclusive, and supportive way. We also influence policy and law reform.
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The role
As a Criminal Lawyer with TALS, you will provide advice, information, and representation in a variety of criminal matters within the southern region and across Tasmania. The role also involves providing community legal education and working closely with the team to ensure our clients receive culturally considered legal assistance.
The role
As a Criminal Lawyer with TALS, you will provide advice, information, and representation in a variety of criminal matters within the southern region and across Tasmania. The role also involves providing community legal education and working closely with the team to ensure our clients receive culturally considered legal assistance.
Duties:
- Undertake simple to medium-level case work, dispute resolution, and advocacy in courts (proven experience in the Magistrates Court will be looked upon favourably).
- Undertake community legal education as directed.
- Assist with on-call legal advice to clients out of hours.
- Provide culturally responsive and appropriate services to clients and community stakeholders.
- You will maintain an ongoing commitment to grow cultural knowledge and understanding of issues impacting TALS clients.
Key attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A team player, who can work positively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- An individual with a high level of personal initiative, resourcefulness, and diligence.
- Basic competency in the use of MS Office and the capacity to quickly acquire competency in the use of the TALS client database.
What we offer
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a forward-thinking and inclusive organisation that is focused on making a difference, where it really matters.
A competitive salary is available, plus access to salary packaging benefits of up to $18,850 per year (increasing your take-home pay).
Additional allowances are provided for on-call shifts, further increasing take home pay.
Our team also enjoys a 35-hour full-time working week, flex time benefits, and generous leave provisions.
Requirements
The successful candidate will need to undergo a National Police Check and apply for a Working with Vulnerable Persons registration.
Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in Tasmania.
How to apply
If you would like further information about the role or a copy of the position description, please contact Hannah Phillips on or email
Please send a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest and experience via SEEK by midnight on Wednesday, 24th September 2025.
*Note: Applications will be assessed as they are received and if appropriate, will be progressed before the closing date. Please apply early.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their allies are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.
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