• Professional 2 (P2) $88,204 – $105,445 plus Superannuation
• 2 Year Contract
• Katherine

About the Legal Aid NT:

Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). 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 Managing Solicitor of the Katherine Criminal Law Practice, provide high quality legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NT charged with criminal offences.

About you:

We are seeking a solicitor who can work within a busy criminal law practice and work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team. The successful applicant will be committed to delivering excellent service for clients and have a demonstrated knowledge of criminal law practice and procedures and experience in advising and representing clients in criminal law matters.

Critical to your success is your high-level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and clients with complex needs.

Employee benefits:

Legal Aid NT offers attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

Further Information:

A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from legalaid.nt.gov.au, also attached.

Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected], using the subject line: Solicitors - Criminal Law Practice enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.