Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 8th Jan 2020
Location: Dubbo ALS Office
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 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.
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