AddressJob: 2024-99 | Full-Time | Permanent | Redfern, NSW
Primary Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the Solicitor, Youth Koori Court (YKC) within a designated ALS Office is to:
- Deliver culturally appropriate legal advice, and representation to clients in accordance with the ALS policies, procedures and guidelines in criminal matters, including early intervention and outreach services, community legal education and referrals.
- Appear in the Youth Koori Court/ Children’s Court, including preparation, liaising with stakeholders, advocacy and on sentence.
- Attend and participate in Youth Koori Court stakeholder meetings and working groups as a representative of the ALS.
Why Join the ALS Team?
At the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) you can make an impact. You will join a strong movement fighting for social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
Our focus is our people: the people we support and the people we employ. We offer a career you can be proud of and a place where you feel safe to be yourself. We invest in our people and appreciate the rich diversity of lived experiences, languages, and culture.
Born out of a protest movement over 50 years ago, the ALS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW and the ACT. It’s an exciting time to be joining us. We recently received additional funding to deliver a range of new programs aimed at addressing systemic issues and driving structural reforms. This is creating significant opportunities for the ALS, our staff and communities.
As well as the satisfaction of working in a job that really matters, we offer our staff benefits including:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax liability and maximise take-home pay
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%
- Career and professional development opportunities
- Access to personal counselling for you and your family
- Additional paid leave of up to 6 days per year, paid parental and study leave
- Flexible work options – talk to us about how we can make this role work for you
About the Role
The Intermediate Solicitor is part of the Criminal Law Practice.
The Intermediate Solicitor will be responsible for:
- Appearance in the Youth Koori Court, including preparation, liaising with stakeholders, advocacy and on sentence.
- Appear in other criminal matters for YKC participants as appropriate.
- Attendance and participation in Youth Koori Court stakeholder meetings and working groups as a representative of the ALS.
- Participate in training and mentoring of junior solicitors as directed.
- Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with key external and internal Youth Koori Court stakeholders.
- Foster collaborative relationships with Elders and Respected Members, local Aboriginal organisations and service provider and communities.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Legal qualifications and a NSW Practicing Certificate; minimum of 2 years’ experience in Criminal Law.
- In-depth knowledge of the Criminal Law, including practice and procedure.
- In-depth knowledge and appreciation of the policy, procedure and operation of the YKC.
- Experience in the YKC or demonstrated capacity to undertake the role of YKC solicitor.
- Demonstrated management, supervisory and mentoring skills of a multidisciplinary team of staff.
- Capacity to provide high quality legal representation and advice to Aboriginal people and deal with any complaints by clients and/or family members.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the cultural and social needs of Aboriginal people combined with continuing respect and support for Aboriginal cultural practices when considering service delivery and other support for clients, their families, communities and employees.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
ALS is committed to implementing safe recruitment practices. Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks such as reference checks, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check, Right to work in Australia, COVID-19 vaccinations and National Police History check.
How to Apply:
Please click apply now. Before you begin, make sure you have an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
If you have questions about this role, please email *******@alsnswact.org.au
Closure Date: 5:00pm, Friday 14th June 2024
Please apply promptly, as we may shortlist and commence interviews within the advertising period.
