Posted 11 days ago
Description
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests at any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in employment. Applicants with individual requirements should inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and offer flexible working arrangements. Discuss how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Advise Crown Agencies and Instrumentalities on a broad range of legal issues.
- Undertake high-level legal research and assist the Solicitor-General as required.
- Act as Solicitor or Counsel in litigation involving the Crown, as directed by the Solicitor-General.
- Serve as Solicitor for requests for advice, including determining additional material needs and liaising with requesting agencies.
- Prepare and present legal education seminars.
Essential Requirements
- Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service requires the nominated person to pass pre-employment checks, including:
- Checks for arson, violent crimes, sex offences, drug offences, dishonesty, deception, false declarations, malicious damage, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order, crimes against the Executive or Legislative Power, and conspiracy.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Desirable Requirements
- More than 2 years post-admission experience.
Download the Statement of Duties and Related Documents
Statement of Duties (357135, 356930) Legal Practitioner 09 Jan 25.docx
Statement of Duties (357135, 356930) Legal Practitioner 09 Jan 25.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Crown Law) November 2024.docx
About the Department of Justice (Crown Law) November 2024.pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ).doc
Information for Applicants (DOJ).pdf
How to Apply
Online applications are preferred. Click the 'ApplyNow' button to complete the application form and attach your cover letter, resume, and responses to selection criteria in Word or PDF format.
Applicants submitting referees' details may be contacted without prior notice.
If unable to apply online, contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team at .
For More Information
Jenny Rudolf
Assistant Solicitor General
Phone:
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
Phone:
