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Period of Appointment
Fixed term for 2 years.
Location
Hobart, Launceston, Burnie or Devonport
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Carriage and conduct of complex and critical criminal matters before the Supreme and Magistrates Courts and Tribunals.




- Provide high level legal advice and program related support to staff, clients and stakeholders, including the critical assessment and management of indictable cases which will enable timely court proceedings, appropriate finalisation of cases and effective use of TLA resources.
- Provide professional advice, guidance and training to legal practitioners to support the achievement of effective program outcomes.
- In consultation with the Associate Director – Criminal Law and Criminal Practice Managers, develop, implement and review service delivery improvement initiatives, programs and strategic priorities
- Undertake aspects of staff management including recruitment, leave, performance and training to strengthen Tasmania Legal Aid’s service delivery capabilities in accordance with delegations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with Tasmania Legal Aid’s community, industry, state and national stakeholders to enhance Tasmania Legal Aid’s work and promot

📌 Senior Legal Practitioner (Prayagraj)
🏢 Department of Justice
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