Public Defender - Melbourne City Centre, Australia - Victoria Legal Aid

Victoria Legal Aid
Victoria Legal Aid
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Melbourne City Centre, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Public Defender- Victoria Legal Aid Chambers is seeking a motivated Public Defender to appear as in-house counsel in summary contests, committal hearings, pleas, and appeals within the criminal jurisdiction


Work type:


  • Ongoing full time
    Job function:
  • Legal
    Classification:
  • VLA
  • V5LO5A
    Work location:
  • Melbourne
  • CBD
    Reference:
  • VG/17757
    Closing date:
  • 25Jun2023
    Salary range:
- $121,190 - $154,240
Job duration:


  • Ongoing
    File attachment:
Public Defender, Chambers (Word, 226KB)


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    Contact:
  • Julia Munster, Chief Counsel Position details

  • Full time ongoing position:
-
Salary based on experience, range: $121,190 - $154,240 plus super:


  • Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging and hybrid work

About the role:


We are seeking an experienced Public Defender committed to the highest standards of advocacy to join VLA Chambers in Melbourne, appearing for legally aided clients in all jurisdictions across Victoria and providing high quality training and advice services to lawyers in the legal assistance sector.


Reporting to the Chief Counsel, you will appear as counsel in complex criminal law matters (and some civil and human rights litigation) in various courts and tribunals across Victoria including but not limited to; the County and Supreme Courts, the Court of Appeal and occasionally the High Court.


In this role, you will provide expert and high-level legal advice in a range of criminal matters and law reform issues.

You will also assist in developing the advocacy expertise of our criminal lawyers through mentoring and contributing to our advocacy training programs.


You will have the opportunity to work within a dedicated and highly skilled team, and to use your advocacy expertise to contribute to quality legal practice in both Melbourne and regional areas.


About you:


  • Be an experienced advocate with substantial knowledge and experience in the practice of criminal law, particularly in indictable matters across both state and federal jurisdictions.
  • Consistently produce high quality oral and written advocacy, appear in complex litigation, and provide high level advice on legal and policy issues.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively with others and foster a supportive learning environment in your mentoring and training of criminal lawyers, as you help develop their advocacy skills.
  • Be passionate for advocating for clients and also have the ability to develop strong relationships and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

About Victoria Legal Aid:

We provide legal representation to those who need it most.

With over 1000 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.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse.

Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.


Employee benefits:


  • Family friendly, flexible hybrid work from home & office model
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment in modern offices
  • Salary packaging which allows up to $15,900 of your salary each year to be tax free

How to apply:

For further information review the attached position description or contact Julia Munster, Chief Counsel, Chambers on


Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 25 June 2023.

Other relevant information:

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.
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