As a Lawyer in the Navy, there is no better way for you to be exposed to a wide range of legal issues in a relatively short time span. You will contribute to Navy's mission by providing specialist advice in the core legal areas of legal practice in the Navy, which are military discipline, military administrative law and military operations law. In addition to the provision of specialist legal advice, you may also appear as advocates in Defence inquiries, or as prosecuting or defending personnel before Courts-Martial and Defence Force magistrate trials.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist legal advice in military discipline, military administrative law and military operations law.
* Appear as advocate in Defence inquiries, or prosecute or defend personnel before Courts-Martial and Defence Force magistrate trials.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary package starting from $97,168.
* Competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle.
* Benefits include free medical and dental, 16.4% superannuation, subsidised housing, travel opportunities, job security, incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks, meals at sea, social and fitness facilities, and a balance of shore and sea postings.
* Variety of allowances.
Qualifications
* Be over 17 at time of enlistment.
* Australian Citizen.
* Hold a relevant bachelor's degree in law.
* Hold a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP).
* Be admitted to the Supreme Court.
* Hold a minimum 12 months' experience as a lawyer, solicitor or barrister. Paralegal or law clerk experience is not sufficient.
* For non-citizens, eligibility may apply; please visit the ADF eligibility page for details.
For more information, apply today or request more information by calling or emailing Visit the full position description and requirements: Navy - Lawyer (adfcareers.gov.au).
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Armed Forces and Government Administration
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