Criminal Solicitors - Northern Territory

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NAAJA provides legal aid for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, with offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.

We are considered to be a leading Australian legal service and have received both national and Northern Territory human rights awards for our work. We are committed to providing quality representation for our clients and bringing about long term change in the justice system. Our staff are motivated, dedicated and do work that matters.

NAAJA are currently seeking Criminal Solicitors to join our Criminal Law team. Positions will be based in the Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs offices.

The criminal law practice consists of criminal solicitors working in the areas of youth summary, indictable and appellate crime, supported by administrative and client service staff who play a vital role in ensuring the provision of effective legal services to our clients.

The right candidates will have:

• A commitment to providing access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• 12 months post-admission experience in criminal law is highly desirable
• Skills in cross-cultural communication and an ability to work with a diverse team 

The positions offer attractive employment benefits including:

• Salary of CrimLO1.1 $69,331 – CrimLO2.1 $77,885 per annum, dependent on experience + superannuation
• Salary packaging options
• 6 weeks annual leave per year with leave loading
• Annual airfare
• Remote allowance for positions based in Katherine and Alice Springs 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants for this position must address the selection criteria in their written application, which should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Duty Statement:  220731 NT CRIMINAL SOLICITOR DS_BEC