Criminal Lawyer
Criminal Law Group
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Liverpool
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
About the business and the role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven criminal defence lawyer to join a premier and expanding practice renowned for its advocacy, professionalism, and results.
At Criminal Law Group, we practise exclusively in criminal and traffic law and are recognised as one of Sydney’s leading defence firms. Based in Liverpool, we are trusted by clients across New South Wales for our unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Our lawyers appear daily before the Local, District, and Supreme Courts, handling serious, complex and high-profile matters with precision and dedication.
We are seeking a lawyer with proven post-admission experience, uncompromising attention to detail, and a demonstrated passion for criminal law to join our respected defence team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to appear in court every day, take carriage of a broad range of matters and build your career alongside highly regarded defence practitioners.
Here, there are no billable targets and no KPIs, only a commitment to excellence and a shared focus on delivering outstanding results for every client, every time.
Job Tasks And Responsibilities
As a valued member of our defence team, you will:
The successful candidate will possess:
To apply, please submit your application to [email protected] with the subject line: Criminal Lawyer Application – [Your Name].
Your Application Should Include
About the business and the role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven criminal defence lawyer to join a premier and expanding practice renowned for its advocacy, professionalism, and results.
At Criminal Law Group, we practise exclusively in criminal and traffic law and are recognised as one of Sydney’s leading defence firms. Based in Liverpool, we are trusted by clients across New South Wales for our unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Our lawyers appear daily before the Local, District, and Supreme Courts, handling serious, complex and high-profile matters with precision and dedication.
We are seeking a lawyer with proven post-admission experience, uncompromising attention to detail, and a demonstrated passion for criminal law to join our respected defence team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to appear in court every day, take carriage of a broad range of matters and build your career alongside highly regarded defence practitioners.
Here, there are no billable targets and no KPIs, only a commitment to excellence and a shared focus on delivering outstanding results for every client, every time.
Job Tasks And Responsibilities
As a valued member of our defence team, you will:
- Appear as solicitor advocate in sentencing hearings
- Appear in bail applications, including urgent and complex release matters
- Conduct defended hearings, combining detailed preparation with persuasive courtroom advocacy
- Instruct leading Counsel in serious and complex criminal and traffic law proceedings across all jurisdictions
- Appear in conviction and severity appeals, preparing persuasive submissions
- Appear in licence appeals and related traffic proceedings
The successful candidate will possess:
- Post-admission experience in criminal law, with demonstrated ability to appear as solicitor advocate and appear in matters at all court levels
- Outstanding advocacy and communication skills, with the ability to present cases effectively in court and engage with clients
- Ability to perform at the highest standard under pressure in high-stakes courtroom environments, exercising sound judgment while maintaining professionalism and composure
- Uncompromising attention to detail, with precision in case preparation, drafting, and courtroom presentation
- Proven commitment to excellence, integrity, and the highest standards of client service, consistent with the expectations of a premier criminal defence practice.
- A highly competitive remuneration package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and capabilities
To apply, please submit your application to [email protected] with the subject line: Criminal Lawyer Application – [Your Name].
Your Application Should Include
- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
- A detailed curriculum vitae, including the contact details of two professional referees
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