Positions vacant: public defenders (Sydney and Lismore)

03/12/2012

Attorney General Greg Smith SC is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a public defender under the Public Defenders Act 1995 for a fixed term of up to seven years that may be renewed, and subject to an initial twelve-month probationary period. Interested persons must be Australian lawyers with extensive advocacy experience in a wide range of criminal trials and ideally CCA appeals. Further information as to the appointment and reappointment criteria, interview process and the work of the Public Defenders’ Office generally may be found on their website. Inquiries: Mr Mark Ierace SC, senior public defender, (02) 9268 3111. Please visit www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/appointments to apply.

3 December 2012