Our client is a growing Sydney law firm with a dedicated Crime practice. They are looking for a Criminal Lawyer with 2 to 5 years PAE who wants more than file work: regular time in court, direct responsibility for clients and a broad mix of criminal, traffic and regulatory matters, with the Crime Practice Leader backing you directly.

Why you'll love it here

• $90,000 - $130,000 for a criminal lawyer with 2 to 5 years PAE
• Regular court appearances, so you build real advocacy experience rather than sitting behind a desk
• A genuine spread of work, from AVOs and bail applications to defended hearings and appeals across the Local, District and Supreme Courts
• Take ownership of your matters and your clients from first instructions to finalisation
• Supported directly by the Crime Practice Leader, with practical help when you need it
• A supportive, collaborative and high-performing team culture, working side by side in the office
• A growing firm, so there is room to build your profile and your caseload

About the role

You will manage a varied criminal law caseload and appear regularly in the NSW Local Court. Your work will include:

• Criminal law proceedings in the Local, District and Supreme Courts
• Traffic and driving law matters, including licence appeals and serious traffic offences
• Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) proceedings
• Bail applications
• Sentence proceedings and defended hearings
• Appeals and conviction reviews
• Regulatory and quasi-criminal matters
You will have direct client contact,



responsibility for progressing your own matters and practical support from the Crime Practice Leader when you need it.

What you'll bring

• 2 to 5 years PAE in criminal law, ideally with traffic and regulatory exposure
• Admission to practise in NSW with a current practising certificate
• Confidence on your feet and a genuine appetite for regular court appearances
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• A cooperative approach and the drive to take ownership of your own files
• Happy to work from the office, as this is a fully office-based role

Apply Now

Send your CV to Daniel Cappellacci at ••••@gorillajobs.com.au or call/text 04•• ••• 155 for a confidential discussion.
If this role isn’t quite what you’re after, get in touch to explore other legal positions in Sydney or NSW.

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