• Darwin Criminal Law Practice
• Senior Professional 1 (SP1): $120,545 - $134,667 plus Superannuation
• 2 Year Contract

About the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission:

The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission (NTLAC) is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990. Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the Darwin Criminal Law Practice Manager, the Senior Criminal Lawyer will provide high quality legal advice and representation for legal aid clients charged with criminal offences in a broad range of criminal law areas, including but not limited to pleas and trials in the NT Supreme Court.

About you:

You are an experienced Senior Criminal Lawyer with significant experience and ability in advocacy including, but not limited to, NT Supreme Court trials or equivalent and Appellate matters with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the laws of evidence, criminal law and criminal procedure. You will have demonstrated skills in providing high level advice (oral and written) on legal issues within limited constraints, including an ability to perform duties without direct supervision and under a high degree of pressure.

Crucial in your success in this role is your high level interpersonal and communication and negotiation skills, and demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate effectively with staff, external stakeholders and clients with complex needs and from diverse backgrounds

Employee benefits:

NTLAC offer attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free). Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on meeting the criminal law needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

next steps:

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Further information on the role, please contact Ms Chrissy McConnel, Managing Solicitor - Crime on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Criminal Lawyer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.