Managing Solicitor, Criminal Law Practice – Legal Aid NT – Alice Springs

Manage and coordinate the Alice Springs Criminal Law Practice of Legal Aid NT, including supervision of solicitors and administrative staff. The Managing Solicitor will also undertake work as a criminal lawyer and represent Legal Aid NT as appropriate at regional activities. You are an experienced senior crime solicitor with significant experience in the practice of criminal law. You will have demonstrated staff and practice management experience, including capacity to supervise and train professional staff, and manage change as well as the ability to provide leadership in the provision of legal assistance to vulnerable people in the criminal justice system. Crucial in your success in this role is your strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to influence and negotiate, to engage and build collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.