Senior Solicitor, Women'S Bail Advocacy Program, Criminal Law Practice
vor 1 Monat
Senior Solicitor, Women's Bail Advocacy Program, Criminal Law PracticeJob: 2024-176 | Full-Time | Fixed Term (Until January 2026) | Redfern, NSWPrimary Purpose of the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to undertake a fixed-term contract as the Senior Solicitor for the Women's Bail Advocacy Program.
This unique role provides the successful applicant with the opportunity to maintain a practice with carriage of substantive matters in the Local and District Courts, as well as regular duty appearances, Supreme Court bail appearances, and EAGP matters.
The Senior Solicitor is responsible for promoting awareness of and referrals to the program at the Redfern office, mentoring more junior staff, and working with the multi-disciplinary WBAP team to help prevent avoidable remand and bail breaches for Aboriginal women.
About the RoleThe Senior Solicitor is part of the Women's Bail Advocacy Program within the Criminal Law Practice.
The Senior Solicitor will be responsible for:
Provide high quality and culturally safe legal representation to Aboriginal clients.Provide considered, independent, balanced and professional legal advice in relation to criminal charges and related legal proceedings.Appear as an advocate for Aboriginal people in NSW courts at all levels, including first appearance bail/s 74 applications, list matters, complex hearings and sentences, and committal proceedings in the Local Court; District Court appeals, sentences and trials (instructing counsel and appearing as an advocate in consultation with supervisors); and Supreme Court Bail hearings.Work closely with the Women's BAP team to ensure the provision of timely, holistic legal and non-legal support and referrals to all clients supported by the Women's BAP.About YouWe're looking for someone who brings:
Legal qualifications and a current Practising Certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW.In-depth knowledge of the criminal law, including practice and procedure.Experience appearing in bail proceedings, complex hearings, and District Court appeals and sentences.Highly advanced, trauma-informed communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to Aboriginal clients and community members.Knowledge and appreciation of the cultural and social needs of Aboriginal communities combined with continuing respect and support for Aboriginal cultural practices when considering service delivery and other support for clients, their families, communities, and staff.Pre-Employment RequirementsALS is committed to implementing safe recruitment practices.
Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks such as reference checks, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check, Right to work in Australia and National Police History check.
How to ApplyPlease click apply now.
Before you begin, make sure you have an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
At ALS NSW/ACT, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates.
If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by reaching out to our Recruitment Team at ******.
Applications for this position close on 4:59pm Friday, 8th November 2024.
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