Duty Lawyer, Criminal Law – Pool
Core
Provide legal advice and court representation for people in custody facing fresh criminal charges, including bail applications and straightforward guilty pleas in Magistrates and Youth Courts.
Role type
Duty Lawyer (Criminal Law)
Builds
Court representation and legal assistance for criminal defendants
Domain
Criminal Law / Public Legal Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Criminal law practice, court representation, client advocacy, legal advice, file management
Preferred skills
Experience with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed practice, working with judiciary and government agencies
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to people in custody following arrest, represent clients in court for mentions and bail applications, handle straightforward guilty pleas, undertake file work on lower complexity criminal matters
Seniority
Mid-level practitioner