Criminal Law Solicitor — Team Leader & Mentor

Aboriginal Legal Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 138,000; Full time

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Job summary

Aboriginal Legal Service seeks an Intermediate Solicitor in Criminal Law Practice, ACT, to lead advocacy and deliver culturally safe, client-centred criminal justice services. You will mentor junior solicitors, manage cases, and contribute to practice excellence across ACT & NSW.

You bring strong criminal law expertise, leadership and a deep commitment to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The role is based in Canberra with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Hold an ACT Practising Certificate with at least 3 years’ criminal law experience.
• Experience appearing in District Court, ACT Magistrates Court, Local and Children’s Court matters.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality criminal law advice, advocacy and representation in the ACT and NSW.
• Supervise day-to-day operations: staff supervision, matter allocation, rostering and diary management.
• Build strong relationships with courts, DPP, Legal Aid and other justice stakeholders to support outcomes.
• Mentor junior solicitors and support advocacy skills and professional development.
• Contribute to law reform and continuous improvement while maintaining current knowledge.

Skills

Criminal law

Advocacy

Leadership

Mentoring

Cultural safety

Stakeholder relations

Education

ACT Practising Certificate

Job description

Aboriginal Legal Service seeks an Intermediate Solicitor in Criminal Law Practice, ACT, to lead advocacy and deliver culturally safe, client-centred criminal justice services. You will mentor junior solicitors, manage cases, and contribute to practice excellence across ACT & NSW.

You bring strong criminal law expertise, leadership and a deep commitment to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The role is based in Canberra with travel as required.