An exciting opportunity has become available for a criminal lawyer to join Slink & Keating Solicitors
About us
Slink & Keating provides exceptional representation to people facing criminal charges as well as Intervention Orders. Our office is based in Dandenong and we service all courts in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
At Slink & Keating we take a therapeutic approach and care about our clients.
Mentoring and supporting our lawyers and staff is at the heart of what we do. Sharing our knowledge allows each of our team members to learn and grow.
You will have access to competitive employee benefits and training in professional skills to make you a better advocate and lawyer.
Description
We are seeking an energetic, efficient and motivated criminal lawyer with 0 - 3 years PAE.
The successful applicant will possess:
Experience appearing in summary proceedings including pleas, contest mentions and bail applications.
Experience instructing counsel in more complex matters
Excellent attention to detail with strong oral and written communication skills
A high level of organisation and time management
The ability to analyse briefs of evidence
The capacity to work well under pressure, multi-task, coordinate, take initiative and prioritise your workload with competing demands
A strong work ethic and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
You must be committed to providing expert legal representation to individuals while offering support to their needs including via therapeutic court processes where possible.
You must be motivated to learn and expand your knowledge.
Knowledge of VLA Guidelines are an advantage (but not a requirement).
Benefits
In return for your expertise, enthusiasm and professionalism you will:
Receive a competitive salary package, commensurate with your level of expertise and the role you will undertake.
Work closely with some of the most highly regarded solicitors and barristers
Be joining a dynamic, exciting and growing criminal law firm with a highly enthusiastic and team-based culture.
Receive ongoing mentorship and training.
Have the opportunity to continually progress in your career.
All applications will be dealt with on a strictly confidential basis.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 25 March 2026. Please apply via email karen.sheridan@slinkandkeating.com.au with a brief cover letter and your current CV.
Criminal law firm that also appear in child protection matters and intervention order proceedings in all jurisdictions.
