Senior Solicitor – Criminal Law Practice
Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission – Darwin NT
Professional 3 (P3) $110,873 - $124,173 plus Superannuation
2 Year Contract
Darwin
About the Legal Aid NT
Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.
About the role
Under the supervision of the Managing Solicitor of the Darwin Practice, provide high quality legal advice and representation to clients of Legal Aid NT charged with criminal offences.
About you
You are an experienced Senior Solicitor with high level knowledge and experience in criminal law practice and procedures, including well developed advocacy skills.
You will have experience in the conduct of contested matters and have demonstrated ability to deliver high quality complex legal advice, assistance, and representation in a range of criminal law matters and undertake related advocacy, policy, and law reform work.
Crucial in your success in this role is your high level interpersonal and communication and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate effectively with staff, external stakeholders, and clients with complex needs and from diverse backgrounds.
Employee benefits
* 6 weeks annual leave to support work life balance.
* Salary packaging options
* A supportive and collaborative workplace culture committed to meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following to ***********@legalaid.nt.gov.au by 4pm Friday, 9 January 2026:
* A current CV
* A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
* Copies of your tertiary qualifications.
For a detailed duty statement, including selection criteria, can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au.
Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 30***or ***********@legalaid.nt.gov.au
Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.
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