Job Description
The Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions is currently expanding its workforce, offering a unique opportunity to advance your career with challenging and rewarding hands-on experience.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for instuting, preparing, and conducting criminal prosecutions on behalf of the Crown before various courts throughout the Northern Territory.
Key Responsibilities:
* Instuting, preparing, and conducting criminal prosecutions on behalf of the Crown before various courts throughout the Northern Territory.
* Admitted or eligible for admission as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court or of a Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia.
* A high level of advocacy, communication (written and oral) and negotiation skills.
* Knowledge of legislation, and the procedures of the courts of the Northern Territory or demonstrated ability in another jurisdiction and ability to quickly attain relevant local knowledge.
Requirements:
* High level oral and written communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to effectively engage, negotiate and collaborate with other agencies, defence agencies, Courts, local communities, other external stakeholders and the general public.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage one's own legal practice independently in accordance with internal practices and procedures, working with competing demands under pressure.
* An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Benefits:
Working for the DPP in the Northern Territory offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of criminal cases, including complex and high-level matters. Additionally, the organisation provides excellent career development through courtroom exposure, training, and advancement opportunities.
This role presents an exceptional chance to develop your expertise, expand your professional network, and grow with a dynamic team in the Northern Territory.