Criminal Lawyer – Katherine
Core
Represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in criminal matters across the Northern Territory, including court appearances, legal advice, and law reform.
Role type
Criminal lawyer (IC)
Builds
Legal representation and advocacy for Indigenous communities
Domain
Law (Criminal Law, Indigenous Justice)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Criminal law knowledge, court advocacy, cultural competency, systemic issue identification, collaboration, organization, time management, problem-solving, computer literacy, driver's license
Preferred skills
Understanding of disproportionate representation of Aboriginal people in the justice system, commitment to social justice
Technologies
Case management platforms, email, computer systems
Responsibilities
Represent clients in Local and Supreme Courts, provide culturally appropriate legal advice, travel to regional/remote communities for circuit courts, contribute to law reform and advocacy, collaborate with Client Service Officers
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC