Senior Public Defender

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Full time ongoing position Salary commensurate with experience, range: $149,705 - $172,207 plus superannuationAttractive employee benefits including salary packagingAbout the role:**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s (VLA) Chambers is an in-house chambers with over 20 specialist counsel in criminal law, family and children's law, and civil law. We appear for legally aided clients in all jurisdictions all over Victoria. We provide high quality advocacy and advice services to in house lawyers and are committed to the highest standards of advocacy. Reporting to the Chief Counsel, you will appear as counsel predominately in criminal and some civil and human rights litigation in various courts and tribunals in metro and regional locations across Victoria. You will provide expert legal advice in a range of criminal matters. You will also assist in developing the advocacy expertise of our criminal lawyers through mentoring and training and contributing to our advocacy training programs.This position offers a high degree of autonomy and responsibility and will provide you with the opportunity to use your advocacy expertise to contribute to quality legal practice in both Melbourne and regional areas.About you:You will be an experienced criminal law advocate. You will have substantial knowledge and experience in the practice of criminal law, particularly in indictable matters across state and federal jurisdictions. You will have the ability to produce high quality oral and written advocacy, appear in complex litigation and provide high level advice on legal and policy issues. You will have the ability and aptitude for mentoring and training criminal lawyers to develop their advocacy skills and demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively with others in fostering a supportive learning environment.Crucial to your success in this role will be your ability to appear for legally aided clients in complex trials, appeals and other matters, to develop strong relationships and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels. You will also have a passion for advocating for clients with complex issues.About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.:Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld. With over 800 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most.Employee benefits:We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements under a hybrid work model, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on achieving quality outcomes for disadvantaged Victorians.How to apply:Please submit a cover letter, current resume and address the key selection criteria (KSC). You must address the KSC to be considered for this role. Please also include the contact details of two referees.Submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments as a Word document). You must complete the candidate application form to be considered for this role, separate responses to the KSC outlined in the position description are not required. Please also include the contact details of two referees.VLA employees are required to comply with the directions of the Victorian Chief Health Officer and therefore must be vaccinated against COVID-19. It is also a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.For further information review the attached position description or ****.No agency applications will be accepted.Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday, 19 December 2021.,

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