Senior Criminal Lawyer (Indigenous Communities)

Xprt Dev; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated legal service organization in Preston is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This role involves representing clients in various courts, mentoring junior staff, and participating in community education projects. Offering a supportive and flexible work environment with generous benefits, including additional leave and salary packaging opportunities.

Benefits

17.5% Leave Loading

5 additional days of annual leave

Time in Lieu (TOIL) system

Access to company vehicles

Generous salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years' experience as a legal practitioner.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and train less experienced lawyers.
• Basic competency in the use of MS Office Software.

Responsibilities

• Appear as a senior advocate in various courts.
• Deliver quality legal service in criminal law matters.
• Participate in community legal education projects.

Skills

Legal advocacy

Supervision and mentoring

Communication with Indigenous communities

Time management

Education

Admitted as a legal practitioner in Victoria

Current Employee Working with Children Check

National Criminal History Police Check

Tools

MS Office Software

Job description

A dedicated legal service organization in Preston is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This role involves representing clients in various courts, mentoring junior staff, and participating in community education projects. Offering a supportive and flexible work environment with generous benefits, including additional leave and salary packaging opportunities.