Criminal law roles in VLA Chambers: Public Defender (Criminal Law), Senior Public Defender (Criminal Law)
Core
Provide high-quality advocacy for legally aided clients in complex criminal matters, including trials, committal proceedings, pleas, bail applications, and appeals in County and Supreme Courts.
Role type
Senior IC criminal law barrister/solicitor advocate
Builds
High-quality representation and advice for legally aided clients
Domain
Criminal law, public interest litigation, human rights
Required skills
Advocacy experience in criminal trials, knowledge of State and Federal indictable criminal law and procedure, laws of evidence, experience working with First Peoples communities, ability to lead culturally safe practice
Preferred skills
Experience in appeals, judicial review, strategic litigation, mentoring lawyers
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Conduct criminal trials, committal proceedings, bail applications, pleas, and appeals; undertake strategic litigation, policy, and law reform work; train, support, and mentor lawyers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC