Criminal Lawyer

Conditsis Lawyers; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Mentoring by senior lawyers

Competitive salary package

Billable budget: 4.5 hours/day

Generous bonus policy

Job summary

Conditsis Lawyers in Gosford seeks an experienced criminal lawyer to join our Gosford office. You will handle criminal matters with two+ years post-admission experience.

Mentoring by senior lawyers, a supportive environment, and an attractive salary package with free parking are on offer to the right candidate ready to contribute to our growing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-admission experience in criminal law.
• Specialist Accreditation in Criminal Law is desirable but not essential.
• Experience, ability and confidence to appear in Local Court sentences and defended hearings.
• Experience and ability to assist trial advocates in trials and sentences before the District and Supreme Courts.
• Sound knowledge of the criminal law, criminal procedure, and the Evidence Act.
• Highly developed oral and written communications skills.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Good advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist trial advocates in trials and sentences before the District and Supreme Courts.
• Appear in Local Court sentences and defended hearings.
• Contribute to a vibrant and growing law firm culture.

Skills

Criminal law

Local Court appearances

Advocacy

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Passion for criminal law

Job description

We are a well-respected, award-winning law firm with offices in Gosford & Newcastle.

Our criminal law team consists of eight lawyers, three of whom (including both directors) are Accredited Specialists. Both directors are also trial advocates, members of the NSW Law Society's criminal law committee, and frequent presenters at CLE seminars.

We are growing our team and are looking for an experienced criminal lawyer to work in our Gosford office. We would expect that the successful applicant will have at least two years criminal law experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and energy to join a vibrant and growing, technology-equipped, law firm with enormous potential for professional growth.

About you:

• A minimum of two years post-admission experience in criminal law
• Specialist Accreditation in Criminal Law is desirable but not essential
• Experience, ability and confidence to appear in Local Court sentences and defended hearings
• Experience and ability to assist our trial advocates in trials and sentences before the District and Supreme Courts
• Sound knowledge of the criminal law, criminal procedure, and the Evidence Act
• Highly developed oral and written communications skills
• Highly developed analytical skills
• Good advocacy skills and
• Passion for criminal law

What is on offer?

• A unique opportunity to develop your skills in criminal law
• Mentoring by two senior criminal lawyers
• A collegiate and supportive work environment
• An attractive salary package and free parking
• A billable budget based on only 4.5 hours per day
• An industry leading, generous bonus policy

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is looking for a new opportunity to join an established firm with an enviable firm culture and positive working environment.