Intermediate Solicitor (Criminal Law Practice)

Aboriginal Legal Service; Walgett; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 142,000; Full time

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Job summary

Aboriginal Legal Service is seeking an Intermediate Solicitor (Criminal Law Practice) in NSW to lead the criminal law team across Bourke, Moree or Walgett. You will provide expert criminal law advice and representation, mentor colleagues, and drive advocacy, community engagement and operational excellence.

You will supervise, mentor and develop junior solicitors, strengthen advocacy and ensure culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

Qualifications

• NSW Practising Certificate and minimum of 2 years’ experience in Criminal Law.
• Strong criminal law expertise, including practice, procedure and complex LC/CC, District Court and EAGP matters.
• Proven advocacy and leadership skills, with the ability to represent Aboriginal clients and lead complex criminal matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, including staff supervision, rostering, matter allocation and supporting a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior solicitors, strengthening advocacy skills, professional capability and ongoing CPD.
• Run complex criminal matters across Local, Children’s and District Courts, including EAGP matters, hearings, sentences and trial preparation.
• Build stakeholder and inter-agency relationships with Courts, DPP, Legal Aid, Community Corrections and other justice partners.
• Deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate legal advice and representation, while managing complex matters and ethical issues.
• Contribute to practice excellence and law reform, maintaining current legal knowledge and supporting policy development.

Skills

Criminal Law

Advocacy

Leadership

Education

NSW Practising Certificate

Job description

Intermediate Solicitor (Criminal Law Practice)

Job: 1685942 | Full-Time | Permanent | Bourke, Moree or Walgett| $129,490 (Fixed Pay)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

Your Impact

As a valued member of the Criminal Law Practice, you’ll play a key role in leading the practice in delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. You’ll provide expert criminal law advice and representation, mentor and support colleagues, and help drive strong advocacy, community engagement and operational excellence. Each day, you will:

• Lead day-to-day operations, including staff supervision, rostering, matter allocationand supporting acollaborative, high-performingteam.
• Supervise, mentor anddevelop junior solicitors, strengthening advocacyskills, professional capabilityand ongoing CPD.
• Run complex criminal mattersacross the Local, Children’s and DistrictCourts, including EAGPmatters, hearings, sentencesand trial preparation.
• Build strong stakeholderand inter-agencyrelationshipswith Courts, DPP, Legal Aid, CommunityCorrections and otherjustice partners.
• Deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate legal advice and representation, whilemanaging complex matters, ethical issues, clientconcerns and referrals.
• Contribute to practice excellence and law reform, maintaining current legal knowledge, supporting policydevelopment and representingALS at relevantforums, training andworking groups.

Your Story & Strengths

You are a skilled and motivated Intermediate Solicitor with strong criminal law, advocacy and leadership skills. You bring a deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and a genuine commitment to community, justice and positive change. Key strengths include:

• A NSW Practising Certificateandminimum of 2 years’ experience in CriminalLaw.
• Strong criminal law expertise, including practice, procedure and complex LC/CC, District Courtand EAGP matters.
• Proven advocacy and leadership skills, with the ability to represent Aboriginal clients and lead complex criminalmatters.
• Cultural awareness andrespect, with a genuineunderstanding of Aboriginaland Torres StraitIslander communities, cultureand social needs.
• Strong people and communication skills, withthe ability tosupervise, mentor andsupport a multidisciplinaryteam.
• Excellent organisation and professionalism, with the ability to managecompeting priorities, workindependently, meet deadlinesand uphold ethical, WHS and diversitystandards.

Our Journey Together

At ALS, you’ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:

• Enjoy the perks of our annual $5000 area allowance for being part of our Bourke/Moree/Walgett team!
• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
• Career and professional development opportunities.

Caring for Community & You

To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid National Police Check , Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check for this role.

ALS is committed to equal opportunity and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at ******@alsnswact.org.au - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.

Additional information

• Make an impact that reaches beyond the courtroom and into community!
• Bring leadership, teamwork and organisation to every working day.
• $129,490 + super + salary packaging & leave loading + $5000 allowance!

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