Exciting Opportunity for a Solicitor-Advocate in a Prestigious Boutique Criminal Law Firm

Our highly respected boutique criminal law firm, located in the heart of the CBD, is expanding. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Solicitor-Advocate with a minimum of 2 years of advocacy experience to join our team. This role is to cover a maternity leave position, with flexibility in the contract term to suit the right candidate.

As part of our continued growth, we invite applications for both full-time and part-time roles, allowing you to tailor your career to suit your lifestyle. Please specify your preferred working arrangement in your application.

If you thrive in a courtroom environment and are committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients, we encourage you to apply.

Key Selection Criteria:

Advocacy: 

• Appear daily in the Magistrates’ Court and County Court, with travel to suburban and regional courts as required.
• Advocacy experience in these jurisdictions is essential.
• Confidently manage your own files and appear on behalf of other solicitors when needed.
• Advocate persuasively and effectively for clients.

Communication:

• Engage with clients from diverse backgrounds and with complex needs.
• Communicate effectively with prosecutors, Victoria Police, the Office of Public Prosecutions, Court Coordinators, and Registry staff.
• Manage a standard file load, take instructions, provide advice, and promote clients’ interests in dispute resolution discussions.

Knowledge of Criminal Law:

• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, practice directions, and case law, including but not limited to: Criminal Procedure Act, Evidence Act, Sentencing Act, Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, Crimes Act, and Summary Offences Act.
• Familiarity with Magistrates’ Court and County Court processes.

Teamwork:

• Work collaboratively in a supportive team environment while maintaining autonomy.
• Seek and provide advice to colleagues as part of our strong team culture.
• Significant scope to pursue legal areas of interest.

Role Overview:

• Manage a diverse caseload of both Private and Victoria Legal Aid matters.
• Appear in Children’s, Magistrates’, County, and Supreme Courts.
• Opportunity to instruct in trials and handle your own indictable file load.
• Based in the CBD, with regular appearances in suburban and regional courts.
• Join a team of 14 dedicated professionals in a friendly and supportive workplace.

Conflict Check:

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require potential employees to disclose any matters that may impact their ability to perform their role impartially. This includes personal connections with individuals involved in law enforcement, the Courts, or the criminal justice system. All disclosures will be treated with the utmost confidence by our General Manager.

Remuneration:

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you want to develop your advocacy skills in a growing firm with a strong team culture, apply today and take the next step in your criminal law career!