Job Description
Local Court Practice Manager (Criminal Law Practice) n
Job: | Full-Time | Fixed-Term (December ****) | Dubbo, NSW | $145,088 (Fixed Pay)
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The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.
Your Impact n
As a senior leader within the Criminal Law Practice, you will deliver high-quality criminal law advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, while supporting the effective management of the Local Court practice. You will lead day-to-day operations, mentor junior solicitors and strengthen collaborative practice, contributing to a culturally safe, ethical and high-performing legal service that delivers meaningful outcomes for community. Each day, you will:
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Deliver high-quality criminal law advice and
representationacross
Local, Children's, Coroner's and District Courts, including circuit work, briefs and counsel.
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Provide culturally safe, client-centred advocacy,
engagingrespectively
with Aboriginalclients, families andcommunities while maintainingstrong knowledge ofcriminal law andprocedure.
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Support the effectiveoperation of theLocal Court practice, including rostering, courtschedules, workload allocation, diaries and day-to-day
practicemanagement.
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Build strong collaborative relationshipswith legal, field and
administrativeteams,
courts, police, DPP and otherexternal stakeholders.
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Lead and develop junior solicitors,
providingmentoring,
guidance,




professionaldevelopment
and supportwhile coordinating workloadsand external
legalrepresentation.
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Uphold strong governance, ethics and compliance, contributing to lawreform, stakeholder engagementand the deliveryof high-quality, accountable legal services.
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Your Story & Strengths n
You are an experienced and values-driven criminal law leader with a strong understanding of the cultural, social and historical contexts shaping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You bring technical excellence, sound judgement and a commitment to high-quality advocacy, alongside the ability to lead daily practice operations, mentor solicitors and foster a culturally safe, collaborative and high-performing legal service. Key strengths include:
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NSW Practising Certificatewith aminimum of 4years' criminal lawexperience, including complexsummary and EAGPmatters, practice andprocedure.
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Strong legal and professional capabilities, includingwritten and oralcommunication, legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills, soundjudgement and organisation.
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Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities, meetdeadlines and effectivelymanage a demandingand diverse criminallaw workload.
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Demonstrated commitmentto high-quality, culturally safe legalservices,



with knowledge andappreciation of thecultural and socialneeds of Aboriginalpeople and communities.
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Commitment to ethical, safe and inclusivepractice, including workplace healthand safety, diversity, professional standardsand applicable legislation.
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Current or
obtainableclearances,
including a NSWWorking with ChildrenCheck or ACTWorking with VulnerablePeoples Check, andNational Police Check.
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Our Journey Together n
At ALS, you'll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:
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Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket
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Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
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Career and career development opportunities
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At ALS, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid Working with Children (NSW check for this role.
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We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by reaching out to our Talent Team at
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Additional information n
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Advocacy that respects culture, strengthens community and creates change.
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Balancing court demands, workloads, deadlines and team priorities.
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$145,088 + super + salary packaging & leave loading!
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📌 Local Court Practice Manager (Criminal Law Practice) (Dubbo)
🏢 Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Dubbo