Senior/ Junior Criminal Lawyer
Daniel Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd Bairnsdale VIC 3875
Key points we found
- Join a passionate, community-driven law firm focusing on criminal law and advocacy.
- Receive mentorship and hands-on courtroom experience in a supportive team culture.
- Flexible work location between Bairnsdale and Morwell with clear career growth opportunities.
Junior/ Senior Criminal Lawyer
Daniel Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
$75,000 – $80,000
Location: Flexible between Bairnsdale and Morwell (East Gippsland & Latrobe Valley, VIC)
Type: Full-Time | Criminal & Civil Law
About Us
At Daniel Taylor Lawyers, we're not your typical law firm. We're a passionate, community-driven team committed to giving a voice to those who need it most. With offices in Bairnsdale and Morwell, we're well known for our expertise in criminal law, child protection, and intervention orders.
Our work focuses on achieving just outcomes for disadvantaged clients — because we believe great advocacy changes lives. Whether you're a junior lawyer eager to build courtroom experience or a seasoned advocate ready to lead, there's a rewarding path waiting for you here.
Our Google reviews and our reputation are second to none.
Why Join Us?
- Strong Reputation & Mentorship: Work alongside respected Accredited Specialists and Principal Daniel Taylor, whose mentoring has guided many lawyers to become partners and barristers.
- Modern & Progressive: We embrace technology and innovative systems to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services.
- Supportive Team Culture: We work hard, advocate fiercely, and celebrate our wins together.
- Clear Career Growth:
- Junior lawyers receive daily mentoring and hands-on courtroom experience in our Bairnsdale office.
- Senior lawyers enjoy opportunities to lead, supervise, and shape the next generation of advocates.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law: Appear in summary and indictable matters across regional and metropolitan courts.
- Child Protection: Represent families navigating complex legal processes.
- Intervention Orders: Advocate for clients' safety and rights.
- Community Advocacy: Support clients from all walks of life, including those facing hardship.
Flexible Work Location
- Base yourself in Bairnsdale or Morwell, or split your time between both.
- Juniors typically start in Bairnsdale for close mentoring before transitioning to flexible arrangements.
- Some travel between offices may be required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and contribution.
- Genuine professional development with clear pathways to partnership or the Bar.
- Purposeful work that delivers real outcomes for real people.
- A friendly, down-to-earth team that values initiative, empathy, and humour.
What We're Looking For
- Enthusiasm, integrity, and a strong sense of justice.
- Excellent advocacy and communication skills.
- A collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn and contribute.
- Candidates with experience in Criminal Law are welcome to apply.
- General legal experience across any practice area is valued, with training provided in criminal law.
- Candidates eligible for admission to legal practice or currently admitted practitioners are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
We interview suitable applicants on a rolling basis — so don't wait to apply.
Click Apply and submit your cover letter, resume, and academic transcript.
Want to get a feel for who we are?
Call and ask for Sam, Elise, or Jewel, or reach out to any of our team members — we're always happy to chat.
Join Daniel Taylor Lawyers — where your advocacy matters, your growth is supported, and your career has purpose.
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