Accredited Criminal Law Specialist

Our firm seeks an accredited criminal law specialist with 5 years minimum PAE to join our growing team and growing office.

Your duties will include:

• Minimum 5 years experience in criminal law.
• Able to mentor junior lawyers and assist with in-house training and supervision.  
• Act as an advocate by providing expert legal advice and conducting high level case work in complex serious indictable criminal matters.
• Appear as a Senior Lawyer in various courts and tribunals, to effectively advocate for Ajak & Associates' clients including County Court Pleas and case management of major indictable trials in the Supreme Court.
• Supervise and mentor staff in criminal law matters and contribute to professional legal education by assisting in the development and delivery of relevant programs
• Contribute to the implementation of Ajak & Associates Footscray's office business office and future strategy as an accredited specialist criminal law firm with focus on giving back to the community
• Represent Ajak & Associates by attending seminars, participating in committees (such as LIV's Criminal Law Section) and liaising with external stakeholders that collaborate with Ajak & Associates in service delivery to our clients
• Lead community legal education projects, law reform and other Ajak & Associates projects out in the Footscray's office and across Melbourne.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• At least 5 year’s experience in criminal law
• Admission to practice as an Australian Lawyer
• Substantial knowledge and practical experience in serious major indictable criminal matters
• Ability to conduct a brief case analysis and provide strategic advice on complex matters and manage client's expectations
• Ability to supervise, mentor and train staff and contribute to the development of individuals and their knowledge and skills in criminal law.

You must be:

• Highly motivated
• Excellent in written and oral communication
• Attentive to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and have exceptional organisation skills
• Able to solve problems with common sense  
• Able to complete tasks within deadlines
• Able to handle and time manage multiple tasks in a high-volume environment

Ajak & Associates is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Applications from people from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged.

Employee benefits  

• Ability to become a partner and a Director
• Family friendly, flexible hybrid work from home & office model including even working interstate at times
• Supportive team environment in modern offices (Melbourne & Footscray)
• Training and professional development opportunities