| Position Title | Managing Criminal Solicitor |
| Salary | EO2 $136,122 – EO3 3.4 $167,764 depending on skills and experience |
| FTE | Full time 37.5 hours per week |
| Location | Darwin |
| Commencement | ASAP |
| Completion | Fixed-term, 12 months |
| Reports to | Tope End Managing Criminal Practice Lawyer |
About NAAJA
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is a leading provider of legal and justice services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Northern Territory. NAAJA’s legal practice is the largest in the Northern Territory, providing high quality, culturally proficient and accessible advice, casework and court advocacy in both criminal and civil law.
What we offer
- Salary packaging options up to $18,450 per annum tax free
- Remote allowance of $3,300 per annum (if applicable)
- Annual airfare allowance
- 6 weeks annual leave
- 3 weeks personal leave
- Relocation allowance
About the role
As the Managing Criminal Solicitor at NAAJA, you will play a crucial role in leading a team of dedicated legal professionals in providing high-quality criminal defence services to the Aboriginal communities in the Darwin region.
What you’ll be doing
- Manage a caseload of complex criminal matters, providing strategic legal advice and representation to clients
- Lead and mentor a team of criminal solicitors, ensuring they deliver exceptional legal services to clients
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including the court system, police and other legal organisations
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance the agency’s criminal defence services
- Represent the agency at relevant meetings, conferences and community events
- Stay up to date with changes in criminal law and policy, and ensure the team is equipped to handle evolving legal landscape
What we’re looking for
- Admitted as a legal practitioner in the Northern Territory, with a minimum of 5 years’ post-admission experience in criminal law
- Demonstrated expertise in managing a caseload of complex criminal matters, including experience in criminal trials and appeals
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a team of legal professionals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Commitment to providing high-quality legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Requirements
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory “Working with Children Clearance” (Ochre Card) upon commencement
- Satisfactory criminal history check and no history of disqualification from employment by a legal practice
- Current Drivers licence, preferably with 4WD experience
- Ability and willingness to travel remote
Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a positive impact!
Applicants for this position must submit a cover letter and resume addressing the essential criteria.
Enquiries can be sent to Recruitment@naaja.org.au.
Please see position description – Managing Criminal Solicitor
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.