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Deputy Principal Solicitor - Criminal Law Practice - Regional - Dubbo

Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited

Location: Dubbo ALS Office

Benefits

  • PBI provides salary sacrificing benefits 
  • $119,909 to $124,993 (plus Super 9.5%)
  • Christmas Leave – 7 days
  • 4 weeks annual leave + leave loading 
  • Study and Special Leave
  • Mobile phone and tablet 

The Role

This position is a 12 month temporary full time position with the possibility of extension.

The primary responsibility of the Deputy Principal Solicitor, Criminal Law Practice (Regional) is the operational management of staff and resources within the Western region. The position is based in our Dubbo office and has an oversight role of the Western region of the ALS. The successful candidate will have proven management skills

The position holder is also responsible for the provision of high quality legal advice, information and representation to Aboriginal clients in criminal matters, in accordance with the ALS policies, procedures and guidelines. This representation work will include a summary and indictable practice and may include a District Court Trial practice. The position holder will have substantial experience in criminal law.

The position holder assists in the development and review of company policies, procedures and guidelines and provides strategic criminal law advice to the Principal Solicitor and Principal Legal Officer about the operations and delivery of service within the Criminal Law Practice. 

The ALS

The Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT Limited (ALS) is a public company limited by guarantee and registered charity. The ALS is one of the largest Aboriginal legal practices delivering legal services to Aboriginal people in Australia. With over 200 staff, we provide information and referral, legal advice and court representation in criminal law, family law and care and protection law to Aboriginal men, women and children in 24 offices across urban, regional and remote NSW and ACT.

Selection Criteria

  • Knowledge and appreciation of the cultural and social needs of Aboriginal people combined with continuing respect and support for Aboriginal cultural practices in dealing with clients, their families, communities and staff.
  • Admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of New South Wales with a  practising certificate combined with up to 5 years of demonstrated experience in the application of criminal and representation law.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in legal representation for Aboriginal clients in criminal matters and capacity to brief and instruct Counsel.
  • Demonstrated management and supervision skills within a legal practice service and delivery environment.
  • High-level knowledge and understanding of relevant criminal law legislation, case law and court proceedings to effectively represent and advocate for Aboriginal clients.
  • Proven interpersonal, influencing, communication, negotiation and people management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, work without supervision and manage a diverse workload, together with high level conceptual, analytical and research skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the effective implementation of Workplace Health & Safety and Ethical and Diversity practices in the workplace.

Desirable Criteria

  • Current valid unrestricted NSW Driver’s licence and a willingness to drive in metropolitan and country locations, travel intrastate and stay overnight or longer.

How to apply

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