• Elizabeth, Adelaide SA, Australia
• Full-time
• $85,000 – $90,459 per year

ALRM Core Objectives

The central object of the Movement is to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons (especially those Aboriginal persons who are detained in custody or imprisoned) to relieve their poverty, the consequences of their dispossession and social misfortune and to assist further in removing destitution and helplessness amongst Aboriginal people through the use of the legal system of the State of South Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia. (Please refer to ALRM Intranet for more core ALRM Objectives).

Key Responsibilities 

• Role model politeness and professional communication when dealing with clients and the general public.
• To work as part of a team including other legal staff, field officers and support staff to provide legal advice and representation to clients of ALRM of a consistent high quality.
• Conduct of Magistrates and Youth Court matters, including bail applications, guilty pleas and trials as both solicitor and counsel.
• Provide legal advice, representation, information and education in relation to criminal law matters generally.
• To work to ensure the provision of a culturally appropriate and responsive service to clients.
• To understand and apply ALRM and Attorney General’s Department Policies as they relate to the provision of legal aid services to clients.
• As part of a team provide outreach services in accordance with ALRM objectives. 
• Liaise with other legal service providers, Federal and State Authorities and other agencies as required.
• Perform such other duties commensurate with the functions of ALRM and this classification, as may be required.
• Encourage and sustain a cooperative, “can do” work environment.
• Contribute positively to organisational management and support operations towards the achievement of organisational goals.
• Support and work with people with diverse backgrounds, value systems, cultural differences and special needs.
• Other duties as required and/or requested by the CEO or respective manager.
• Actively participate and contribute to responsible and safe work practices by ensuring all WHS legislation, policies and procedures are adhered to within the workplace this includes any directive given by the Human Services department in relations to any pandemics.
• Embracing diversity and cultural differences in the workplace by modelling respectful behaviour in the workplace.

Essential Criteria

• Admitted as a Solicitor or Barrister of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
• Holding an SA Practising Certificate with at least one year of post-admission experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the criminal legal system, its requirements for effective client representation and its impact upon Aboriginal people.
• Comprehensive understanding of the issues confronting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to the delivery of legal services and in the wider community.
• Capacity to work effectively in an Aboriginal organisation demonstrating respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Cultures.
• Commitment to delivering culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level organisational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to efficient and effective service delivery and a commitment to a client-centred focus.
• Ability to manage and balance priorities in an environment of high workloads and varied casework.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability in the practical use of the office equipment and office systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and share decision making.
• Ability to demonstrate respect, approachability and mediation, consistency and model exemplary leadership qualities and behaviors.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Equal Opportunity, Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare standards.
• An understanding of the objectives of Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, its services and clients.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Organisation’s Core Values (Code of Ethics) and the Employee Conduct Policy.