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North Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency

Strengthen Culture. Support Justice - Join us as a Casual Custody Notification Service Lawyer-Multiple remote position available. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Aboriginal people affected by the justice system? Do you have a criminal law background and a trauma-informed approach? NAAJA wants you.As a CNS Lawyer, you'll play a vital role in protecting the rights, wellbeing, and safety of Aboriginal people taken into police custody - providing immediate legal advice, advocacy, and support at one of the most critical moments in the justice process.What are the benefits? <ul><li>Competitive salary $58.95 - $63.05 per hour (incl casual loading). </li><li>Shift penalties for weekend, public holidays and out of hours work. </li><li>Access up to $18,550 tax free salary packaging + professional development opportunities</li><li>Flexibility to work from anywhere across Australia. </li></ul>What you'll do:<ul><li>Provide high-quality, independent legal advice and welfare support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people taken into police custody via the 24/7 CNS phone line.</li><li>Conduct welfare checks and ensure all duty of care requirements are met, including escalating concerns about health, safety, or wellbeing.</li><li>Liaise with police, clients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure clients' rights are protected and families are informed.</li><li>Participate in the on-call roster, which includes after-hours, weekend, and public holiday shifts (depending on your availability)</li><li>Contribute to NAAJA's broader goal of reducing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the justice system by providing critical front-line advocacy and early intervention.</li></ul>Who are you?What we are looking for you to bring to the role:<ul><li>A degree in law and eligibility to hold (or immediately obtain) a Northern Territory practising certificate.</li><li>Sound knowledge of criminal law, police powers, and custody procedures.</li><li>Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to build rapport quickly with clients and liaise effectively with police and stakeholders.</li><li>Strong professional ethics, cultural sensitivity, and an unwavering commitment to client welfare.</li><li>Availability to work flexibly across a 24/7 on-call roster, including after-hours, weekends, and public holidays.</li></ul>Applicants are asked to please provide a statement in your covering letter or application outlining your availability to cover shifts in our 24-hour service. An Application Pack is available by contacting . Join us in creating safer, stronger communities across the NT - applications reviewed upon receipt! )

Custody Notification Service Lawyer - Remote

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Custody Notification Service Lawyer - Remote