Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT Limited,Principal Legal Officer Criminal Practice Jobs in Australia

The
Aboriginal Legal Service  is an Aboriginal managed community based legal
practice providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, women and
children with culturally appropriate legal services including, court
representation, advice, referral, information and community education. 
We
have 23 offices with 179 Aboriginal and non Aboriginal staff across NSW and ACT
working towards improving outcomes for Aboriginal people in the justice
system. 

The
PLO role, as part of the Senior Management Team will have a significant
 part to play in the delivery significant and culturally appropriate legal
outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities in the West .  
Guided
in its decision-making by legislation such as Legal Profession Act 2004; by the
ALS policies and guidelines and ALS practice standard benchmarks, the position
holder makes independent decisions relating to the day-to-day conduct of his or
her legal practice within this context.
The
position role to the Western Regional  Manager in Dubbo will also liaise
with and take  advice and support of the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) on a
regular basis and consults with the CLO before determining applications for
merit in complex matters. 
It
is essential that the successful applicant has a strong track record in
criminal  law ,managing and mentoring junior solicitors . An ability to
effectively communicate with a wide range of groups and people utilising
advanced interpersonal skills is also essential to the position. 
A
competitive remuneration package will be offered together with the support of
dedicated Executive and Management team.
We
strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander  Criminal Law
Solicitors  to apply 
Mrs
Dale Bonham Western Regional Manager at dale.bonham@alsnswact.org.au
or call 6841 69 66 by 23 rd August 2015
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