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Duty Lawyering with Victoria Legal Aid
2Apr2019
In light of the new Bail and Remand Court at Melbourne, and almost around-the-clock courts, there is a huge demand for experienced criminal law barristers to be involved in the Victoria Legal Aid duty lawyer service.
Victoria Legal Aid has an established relationship with the Victorian Bar, with barristers regularly accepting briefs as duty lawyer in various courts around the State. We are increasing the number of briefs to the criminal bar, including remand courts and mention courts. This is a great opportunity to pursue an additional work base which will complement your daily practice.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Access to support from Legal Aid lawyers while on duty
- Flexible working hours, with availabilities during the day, in the evening, and on weekends
- Working in a team environment with other Legal Aid lawyers
- Client interaction
- Satisfying work in the criminal justice area
- Extensive training and access to support materials
- Competitive rates
In light of the new Bail and Remand Court at Melbourne, and almost around-the-clock courts, there is a huge demand for experienced criminal law barristers to be involved in the Victoria Legal Aid duty lawyer service.
Victoria Legal Aid has an established relationship with the Victorian Bar, with barristers regularly accepting briefs as duty lawyer in various courts around the State. We are increasing the number of briefs to the criminal bar, including remand courts and mention courts. This is a great opportunity to pursue an additional work base which will complement your daily practice.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Access to support from Legal Aid lawyers while on duty
- Flexible working hours, with availabilities during the day, in the evening, and on weekends
- Working in a team environment with other Legal Aid lawyers
- Client interaction
- Satisfying work in the criminal justice area
- Extensive training and access to support materials
- Competitive rates