Criminal Lawyer — Champion Justice in the NT

NaaJa; Katherine; Vor Ort; AUD 118.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

3 weeks personal leave

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑fee

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

NAAJA is seeking a Criminal Lawyer in Katherine to advocate for clients across Local Court and Supreme Court, including mentions, hearings and appeals. You will provide culturally informed legal advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and travel to regional communities for circuit courts as required.

You will join a dynamic team that emphasises social justice, professional development and meaningful change in the justice system for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory.

Qualifikationen

• Admission, or eligibility for admission, as a legal practitioner in the Northern Territory.
• Knowledge of criminal law and a commitment to developing your legal practice.
• Understanding of the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal people in the justice system and related issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including cross-cultural communication.
• Excellent organisation, time management and problem-solving skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn from colleagues, including Client Service Officers with cultural knowledge.
• Comfort with computer systems, email and case management platforms.
• Current driver’s licence and Ochre Card (or ability to obtain one) and ability to satisfy criminal history screening requirements.

Aufgaben

• Represent clients in the Local Court and Supreme Court across mentions, hearings, trials, pleas and appeals.
• Provide high-quality, culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Travel to regional and remote communities for circuit courts, including overnight stays.
• Identify systemic issues affecting clients and contribute to law reform and advocacy.
• Work with lawyers and colleagues to deliver client-centred services.
• Build knowledge of legal, cultural and social considerations affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Kenntnisse

Criminal law knowledge

Advocacy

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Judgement and analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Admission or eligibility for admission in Northern Territory

Jobbeschreibung

NAAJA is seeking a Criminal Lawyer in Katherine to advocate for clients across Local Court and Supreme Court, including mentions, hearings and appeals. You will provide culturally informed legal advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and travel to regional communities for circuit courts as required.

You will join a dynamic team that emphasises social justice, professional development and meaningful change in the justice system for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory.