Criminal Lawyer - Central Coast | Regular Court Advocacy
Erina & Newcastle | Full-time | Strong Court Exposure
Fourtree Lawyers is looking for an experienced Criminal Lawyer to join our growing team across our Erina and Newcastle offices.
This is a hands-on role for a lawyer who enjoys advocacy, client contact and being in court.
We service clients across the Central Coast, Newcastle and surrounding regions, and you can expect regular appearances in courts throughout the Central Coast.
If you are looking for a role where you can actually run matters, appear in court and build your profile as a criminal lawyer, this is an excellent opportunity.
Criminal Lawyer – Central Coast / Newcastle
Erina & Newcastle | Full time | Strong Court Exposure
Fourtree Lawyers is looking for an experienced Criminal Lawyer to join our growing team across our Erina and Newcastle offices.
This is a hands-on role for a lawyer who enjoys advocacy, client contact and being in court.
We service clients across the Central Coast, Newcastle and surrounding regions, and you can expect regular appearances in courts throughout the Central Coast.
If you are looking for a role where you can actually run matters, appear in court and build your profile as a criminal lawyer, this is an excellent opportunity.
About Fourtree Lawyers
Fourtree Lawyers is an established law firm with offices in Erina and Newcastle, servicing clients throughout the Central Coast and Hunter regions.
We pride ourselves on practical advice, strong advocacy and looking after our clients when they are dealing with some of the most stressful circumstances of their lives.




We are continuing to grow and are looking for a lawyer who wants to grow with us.
The role
You will take an active role in managing criminal matters from the initial client conference through to resolution.
You will have regular opportunities to appear in court, advocate for clients, negotiate with prosecutors and take ownership of your files.
Your matters will include work across courts throughout theCentral Coast, with the role operating primarily from our Erina and Newcastle offices.
Your work will include:
Appearing in Local and District Courts across the Central Coast and surrounding areas
Advising clients charged with criminal and traffic offences
Conducting bail applications, mentions, pleas, sentences and defended hearings
Preparing matters for hearing and trial
Developing case strategies and identifying evidentiary and procedural issues
Reviewing briefs of evidence, police material and witness statements
Drafting submissions, correspondence and other court documents
Negotiating with police and prosecutors
Conducting client conferences and providing clear, practical advice
Managing your own matters with support from the wider team
Working closely with counsel and expert witnesses where required
About you
We are looking for someone who is confident,



practical and comfortable taking responsibility for their matters.
Ideally, you will have:
Admission to practise as a lawyer in Current South Wales
Experience practising in criminal law
Strong knowledge of criminal procedure, evidence and sentencing
Experience appearing in court
Confidence dealing directly with clients
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
The ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines
Good judgement and the ability to think strategically about a matter
A genuine interest in developing your career in criminal law
Experience dealing with more serious matters involving drug offences, assaults, sexual offences, fraud or complex criminal proceedings will be highly regarded.
Why join Fourtree Lawyers?
We want good lawyers to have the opportunity to become great lawyers.
You will be joining a firm where you can build genuine advocacy experience rather than waiting years for the opportunity to run your own matters.
We offer:
Regular court exposure across the Central Coast
Offices in both Erina and Newcastle
The opportunity to manage and develop your own matters
Support from experienced lawyers and a broader legal team
Exposure to a broad range of criminal matters
Ongoing professional development and mentoring
Competitive remuneration based on experience
Genuine opportunities for career progression
A supportive and down-to-earth working environment
Most importantly, we want lawyers who are ambitious about becoming better advocates and building a strong criminal law practice.
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📌 Criminal Lawyer - Central Coast | Regular Court Advocacy (New South Wales)
🏢 Justice Network
📍 New South Wales