Accredited Criminal Law Specialist

Our firm seeks an accredited criminal law specialist with 5 years minimum PAE to join our growing team and growing office.

Your duties will include:

• Minimum 5 years experience in criminal law.
• Able to mentor junior lawyers and assist with in-house training and supervision.  
• Act as an advocate by providing expert legal advice and conducting high level case work in complex serious indictable criminal matters.
• Appear as a Senior Lawyer in various courts and tribunals, to effectively advocate for Ajak Lawyers' clients including County Court Pleas and case management of major indictable trials in the Supreme Court.
• Supervise and mentor staff in criminal law matters and contribute to professional legal education by assisting in the development and delivery of relevant programs
• Contribute to the implementation of Ajak Lawyers' business and future strategy as an accredited specialist criminal law firm with focus on giving back to the community
• Represent Ajak Lawyers by attending seminars, participating in committees (such as LIV's Criminal Law Section) and liaising with external stakeholders that collaborate with Ajak Lawyers in service delivery to our clients
• Lead community legal education projects, law reform and other Ajak Lawyers projects across Melbourne.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• At least 5 year’s experience in criminal law
• Admission to practise as an Australian Lawyer
• Substantial knowledge and practical experience in serious major indictable criminal matters
• Ability to conduct a brief case analysis and provide strategic advice on complex matters and manage client's expectations
• Ability to supervise, mentor and train staff and contribute to the development of individuals and their knowledge and skills in criminal law.

You must be:

• Highly motivated
• Excellent in written and oral communication
• Attentive to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and have exceptional organisation skills
• Able to solve problems with common sense  
• Able to complete tasks within deadlines
• Able to handle and time manage multiple tasks in a high-volume environment

Ajak Lawyers is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Applications from people from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged.

Employee benefits  

• Ability to become a partner and a Director
• Family friendly, flexible hybrid work from home & office model including even working interstate at times
• Supportive team environment in our modern Melbourne office
• Training and professional development opportunities