Expired: Deputy Managing Civil Solicitor

Be a part of one of Australia’s most dynamic, diverse and challenging legal practices.

NAAJA provides legal aid for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, with offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.

We are considered to be a leading Australian legal service and have received both national and Northern Territory human rights awards for our work. We are committed to providing quality representation for our clients and bringing about long term change in the justice system. Our staff are motivated, dedicated and do work that matters.

NAAJA is seeking a:

 

Deputy Managing Civil Solicitor Darwin

Temporary Contract – 12 Months

DUTIES

  1. Oversee the administrative operations of the Darwin civil practice with the support of the Managing Civil Solicitor including organisation of Alice Springs based and remote clinics, civil calendars and duty rosters and services.
  2. Support the Managing Civil Solicitor in monitoring Secretary and CSO staff attendance and performance and conduct regular reviews in accordance with NAAJA policies.
  3. Support the Managing Civil Solicitor in the supervision of legal staff including conduct of regular file reviews.
  4. Undertake casework, court work and conduct clinics as appropriate and according to capacity.
  5. Support the Managing Civil Solicitor to make decisions as to grants of legal aid, review files upon closure and monitor compliance with NAAJA’s funding and professional obligations in the conduct of the civil law practice.
  6. Act as Managing Civil Solicitor when required.
  7. Representing the civil section at internal meetings and representing the civil section and/or NAAJA at meetings with external agencies.
  8. Together with the Civil Managing Solicitor, coordinate and facilitate regular practice meetings of the civil law section and assist with the organisation of other relevant meetings with stakeholders that are necessary for the good management of the Civil section.
  9. When necessary, undertake travel. This may include remote locations and overnight stays.
  10. Other duties as reasonably directed.

180218 Darwin Deputy Managing Civil Solicitor Duty Statement.Basic Employment Conditions.docx

Applications must be submitted by COB 18 February 2018

Please note: applicants for this position must address the selection criteria in their written application, which should be sent to Recruitment@naaja.org.au 

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.