We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

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Period of Appointment

Fixed term for 2 years. 

Location

Hobart, Launceston, Burnie or Devonport

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Carriage and conduct of complex and critical criminal matters before the Supreme and Magistrates Courts and Tribunals.
• Provide high level legal advice and program related support to staff, clients and stakeholders, including the critical assessment and management of indictable cases which will enable timely court proceedings, appropriate finalisation of cases and efficient use of TLA resources.
• Provide professional advice, guidance and training to legal practitioners to support the achievement of effective program outcomes.
• In consultation with the Associate Director – Criminal Law and Criminal Practice Managers, develop, implement and review service delivery improvement initiatives, programs and strategic priorities
• Undertake aspects of staff management including recruitment, leave, performance and training to strengthen Tasmania Legal Aid’s service delivery capabilities in accordance with delegations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Tasmania Legal Aid’s community, industry, state and national stakeholders to enhance Tasmania Legal Aid’s work and promote holistic assistance for clients.

Essential Requirements

• Admitted as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the relevant Federal Courts.
• Current Tasmanian Registration Working with Vulnerable People (Registration Status-Employment)

Desirable Requirements

• A minimum of five years’ experience as a practitioner in the Criminal Law jurisdiction.
• Current Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (Generic) Senior Legal Practitioner.DOCX

 Statement of Duties (Generic) Senior Legal Practitioner.pdf

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Legal Aid).docx

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Legal Aid).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4912.

For more information

Stuart Davey
Associate Director Criminal Law
Email: Stuart.Davey@legalaid.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6236 3800