Criminal Lawyer | 2+ PAE | Growing Sydney CBD Law Firm

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

Additional information

- Regular NSW Local Court appearances, plus District and Supreme Court matters
- Own your files, supported directly by the Crime Practice Leader
- AVOs, bail, sentencing, traffic and licence appeals at a growing Sydney firm

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📌 Criminal Lawyer | 2+ PAE | Growing Sydney CBD Law Firm
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