Job Description

Local Court Practice Manager (Criminal Law Practice) n

Job: | Full-Time | Fixed-Term (December 2027) | 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, team-oriented 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 professional 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 ******@alsnswact.org.au

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