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North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency

NAAJA is the legal aid provider for Indigenous people in the Top End of the Northern Territory, with offices in Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. We are considered the pre-eminent Indigenous legal aid provider in Australia and are dedicated to providing the best representation for our clients and bringing about long term change in the justice system through law reform and education.

NAAJA has an excellent reputation for providing high quality legal services. We have a highly motivated team and plenty of fascinating legal cases.

MANAGING CIVIL SOLICITOR

NAAJA is looking for an experienced civil solicitor to manage the operations of its Civil and Family Law sections.

The successful application will have at least 5 years post-admission experience in civil law and a proven ability to oversee the operations of a legal practice.

The Managing Civil Solicitor provides leadership, support and supervision to the section's staff and also undertakes client casework. They are also required to monitor the effectiveness of the legal services provided to clients and communities by the section through preparation and analysis of statistical and management reports, staff and client feedback, observation, file review and other means.

The position is based in Darwin and requires management and supervision across the Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy offices.

As this is a Senior Management position it is essential that the applicant is eligible to obtain a Northern Territory Unrestricted Practising Certificate.

Successful applicants will have a demonstrated empathy and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, history and culture.

A competitive salary package is offered, with fringe benefits and travel allowance. Interested parties are invited to obtain an information package by contacting Glenn Miller on 08 89825100 or glenn.miller@naaja.org.au Written applications, marked "Private & Confidential", should be forwarded by COB 20th August 2010 to: