Criminal Duty Lawyer
Criminal Duty Lawyer
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Job Description
Criminal duty lawyermake an impact with your work
Location: Alice Springs or Darwin
Status: Full-time Part-time Casual (weekend availability essential)
Salary: $91000 $110000 (includes shift penalties)
Leave: 6 weeks annual 3 weeks personal leave (pro-rata for part-time)
Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18500 tax-free
About NAAJA
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is the leading legal service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northern Territory. We operate from offices in Darwin Palmerston Katherine Tennant Creek and Alice Springsoffering transformative legal support where its needed most.
At NAAJA youre not just doing a job. Youre joining a purpose-driven team thats reshaping the justice system while standing up for the rights of some of the most marginalised members of our community.
The rolebe there when it matters most
NAAJA is reintroducing its watch house duty lawyer service a vital weekend legal service to provide legal assistance to Aboriginal people when they are first taken into custody. In collaboration with the Northern Territory Police were bringing this critical frontline support back to life.
As a criminal duty lawyer you will:
provide immediate culturally safe legal assistance to Aboriginal people taken into custody on Friday nights and over the weekend
represent Aboriginal people in weekend bail review hearings before duty judges
offer urgent legal advice conduct welfare checks and attend police interviews.
take initial instructions from clients and play a key role in the preparation of matters before the Local Court on Mondays and improving outcomes for NAAJA clients.
Work your way
Weekend work is preferred by some people and if youre available Saturdays and Sundays well work with you to design a role that suits your lifestyle:
full-time (with select two week days off)
part-time (weekends 12 week days)
casual (weekend-only shifts).
What youll bring
Admission to legal practice in the NT (or eligibility)
Experience in criminal law and courtroom advocacy
Cultural competence and trauma-informed practice
Strong communication and decision-making skills under pressure
A current drivers licence (vehicle provided for site visits).
Life in the Territory
Tired of traffic long commutes or the daily grind Escape to a life where your lifestyle ad making a contribution matter. Experience the wild beauty of the Northern Territory all while growing your legal career in one of Australias most unique and rewarding environments.
Apply nowmake a difference
Ready to take on a rewarding role with real impact and enjoy a lifestyle like no other Dont wait. We will assess applications as they arrive.
More information:
Please note: this is a salaried position and does not fall under NAAJAs Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
