• Professional 3 (P3) $114,199 – $127,898 plus Superannuation
• 12 Month Contract
• Darwin

About the Legal Aid NT:

Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and people facing disadvantage have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the Managing Solicitor of the Darwin Criminal Law Practice, provide high quality legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NT charged with criminal offences.

About you:

You are an experienced Senior Solicitor with demonstrated understanding of youth justice principles, including restorative justice and therapeutic approaches and a sound knowledge of the Youth Justice Act(NT). You will have a high-level knowledge and experience in criminal law practice and procedures, including well developed advocacy skills.

You will have experience in the conduct of contested matters and have demonstrated ability to deliver high quality complex legal advice, assistance, and representation in a range of criminal law matters and undertake related advocacy, policy, and law reform work.

Crucial in your success in this role is your high level interpersonal and communication and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate effectively with staff, external stakeholders, and clients with complex needs and from diverse backgrounds.

Employee benefits:

Legal Aid NT offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including:

• 6 weeks annual leave to support work life balance.
• Salary packaging options
• Relocation allowance
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture committed to meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by 4pm ACST on the closing date.

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is open for 30 days. We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be considered as they are received and the recruitment process may close earlier than advertised.

For a detailed duty statement, including selection criteria, please view the documents attached below.

Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Solicitor (Youth) - Criminal Law Practice enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.