" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eLocal Court Practice Manager (Criminal Law Practice)\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27623\"\u003e Legal - Solicitor \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27625\"\u003e Dubbo \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27626\"\u003e Fixed Term, Full-Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27808\"\u003e Criminal Law Practice \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvocacy that respects culture, strengthens community and creates change.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalancing court demands, workloads, deadlines and team priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e$145,088 + super + salary packaging \u0026amp; leave loading!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJob: 1687884| Full-Time | Fixed-Term (December 2027) | Dubbo, NSW\u0026nbsp;| $145,088 (Fixed Pay)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour Impact\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver high-quality criminal law advice and representation\u0026nbsp;across Local, Children\u0026rsquo;s, Coroner\u0026rsquo;s and District Courts, including circuit work, briefs and counsel.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide culturally safe, client-centred advocacy, engaging\u0026nbsp;respectfully with Aboriginal\u0026nbsp;clients, families and\u0026nbsp;communities while maintaining\u0026nbsp;strong knowledge of\u0026nbsp;criminal law and\u0026nbsp;procedure.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the effective\u0026nbsp;operation of the\u0026nbsp;Local Court practice, including rostering, court\u0026nbsp;schedules, workload allocation, diaries and day-to-day practice\u0026nbsp;management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild strong collaborative relationships\u0026nbsp;with legal, field and administrative\u0026nbsp;teams, courts, police, DPP and other\u0026nbsp;external stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and develop junior solicitors, providing\u0026nbsp;mentoring, guidance, professional\u0026nbsp;development and support\u0026nbsp;while coordinating workloads\u0026nbsp;and external legal\u0026nbsp;representation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUphold strong governance, ethics and compliance, contributing to law\u0026nbsp;reform, stakeholder engagement\u0026nbsp;and the delivery\u0026nbsp;of high-quality, accountable legal services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour Story \u0026amp; Strengths\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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, collaborative and high-performing legal service. Key strengths include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNSW Practising Certificate\u0026nbsp;with a\u0026nbsp;minimum of 4\u0026nbsp;years\u0026rsquo; criminal law\u0026nbsp;experience, including complex\u0026nbsp;summary and EAGP\u0026nbsp;matters, practice and\u0026nbsp;procedure.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong legal and professional capabilities, including\u0026nbsp;written and oral\u0026nbsp;communication, legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills, sound\u0026nbsp;judgement and organisation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work autonomously and manage competing priorities, meet\u0026nbsp;deadlines and effectively\u0026nbsp;manage a demanding\u0026nbsp;and diverse criminal\u0026nbsp;law workload.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated commitment\u0026nbsp;to high-quality, culturally safe legal\u0026nbsp;services, with knowledge and\u0026nbsp;appreciation of the\u0026nbsp;cultural and social\u0026nbsp;needs of Aboriginal\u0026nbsp;people and communities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommitment to ethical, safe and inclusive\u0026nbsp;practice, including workplace health\u0026nbsp;and safety, diversity, professional standards\u0026nbsp;and applicable legislation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent or obtainable\u0026nbsp;clearances, including a NSW\u0026nbsp;Working with Children\u0026nbsp;Check or ACT\u0026nbsp;Working with Vulnerable\u0026nbsp;Peoples Check, and\u0026nbsp;National Police Check.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOur Journey Together\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At ALS, you\u0026rsquo;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:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnnual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareer and professional development opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e 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 talent@alsnswact.org.au\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInterested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as we are moving quickly with this recruitment process.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"910206\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "