Criminal Defence Lawyer: Mentoring & Complex Matters

Hugo Law Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hugo Law Group is seeking Criminal Lawyers with a genuine passion for criminal law to join our Perth office. You will work across serious and complex criminal matters, taking meaningful responsibility for your matters and strengthening your technical, strategic and client management skills.

The role offers opportunities to progress from handling initial client conferences through to finalisation, with mentoring and professional development support within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years and 5+ years PAE with experience in criminal law.
• Strong legal analysis, research and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to analyse evidence and identify key issues in complex matters.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Proactive and organised approach to file management and matter preparation.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Team spirit, integrity and willingness to learn from colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress your own files in criminal law matters.
• Analyse evidence, prepare matters for hearing and trial, and brief counsel.
• Work closely with partners across a broad range of criminal matters.
• Involve in matters from initial client conference through finalisation, developing technical, strategic and client management skills.
• Mentor and support junior solicitors as applicable for more senior roles.

Skills

Criminal law

Client management

Legal analysis

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Hugo Law Group is seeking Criminal Lawyers with a genuine passion for criminal law to join our Perth office. You will work across serious and complex criminal matters, taking meaningful responsibility for your matters and strengthening your technical, strategic and client management skills.

The role offers opportunities to progress from handling initial client conferences through to finalisation, with mentoring and professional development support within a dynamic team environment.