Department of Justice
Crown Law
State Litigation Office
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 29 June, 2025 11:55 PM
Sunday 29 June, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 1
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
To provide civil legal advice and litigation services to the State and its Agencies by acting as a litigious solicitor and counsel. This position has a particular focus on abuse whilst in care matters.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQ+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of Appointment
This appointment is for a fixed-term period of 36 months
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.
Duties
* To assist in the provision of legal advice to the State and its Agencies in respect of civil legal issues with an emphasis on claims made by those who, as children, were the subject of abuse whilst in care and to act as a litigious solicitor and counsel.
* To assist the Crown Counsel (Abuse in Care) as required.
* To assist with file reviews and perform other duties as directed by the State Litigator or the Assistant State Litigator.
* To assist with the comprehensive, accurate and timely advice to the State and its Agencies in respect of civil legal matters.
* To participate in performance management and file reviews as directed.
* Admitted or eligible for immediate admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
•Arson and fire setting
•Violent crimes and crimes against the person
•Sex-related offences
•Drug and alcohol related offences
•Crimes involving dishonesty
•Crimes involving deception
•Making false declarations
•Malicious damage and destruction to property
•Serious traffic offences
•Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
•Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
•Crimes involving Conspiracy
2.Disciplinary action in previous employment.
* Current Drivers Licence.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'ApplyNow' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4946.
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
* Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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