Overview
Lawyer (Litigation) – Location: Parramatta (hybrid working options available). Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8. Salary Range: $113,574 - $125,720+ super. Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time positions.
An exciting ongoing opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer (Grade 7/8) within the litigation stream of our Department of Customer Service (DCS) Legal Division. The role involves prosecutions, civil enforcement and administrative review litigation, providing legal services primarily in support of NSW Fair Trading and other agencies. The position will be primarily based in Parramatta.
Responsibilities
* Provide clear, concise legal advice and representation across a range of areas including prosecutions and litigation to ensure effective administration of and compliance with the law.
* Undertake litigation and brief counsel where appropriate to ensure effective legal representation on behalf of the organization.
* Analyse and interpret legislation and evidence to draft documents such as advice, court pleadings, statements of facts, submissions, briefing notes and correspondence to facilitate appropriate legal outcomes.
* Assist clients and other stakeholders on legal aspects of breaches of legislation and on litigation matters before the courts or tribunals; develop and provide guidance or training material to the business to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Laws or equivalent degree and relevant post‐qualification experience as a litigation lawyer.
* Admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of New South Wales with a current practising certificate.
* Demonstrated knowledge of at least two of the following: regulatory prosecutions, criminal law, administrative law, and NSW Court and tribunal practice and procedure.
* Strong analytical ability, lateral thinking, problem‐solving skills, negotiation, advocacy, and stakeholder management capability.
Closing Date: 10am Thursday 11th June
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