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Department of Justice QLD provided pay range
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Base pay range
$101,286.00/yr - $141,002.00/yr
Multiple opportunities at PO3 & PO5 level | Handle complex, high-profile insurance litigation | Outstanding mentoring/training
* Join a highly regarded, respected government legal team
* Work on sensitive, high-impact insurance litigation + advisory matters
* Packages ~$115–158k (based on PAE) + flexible work practices + great hours
The Department
Crown Law is the in-house legal firm for the Queensland Government offering intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, and personally rewarding careers. You'll join a team trusted to advise on some of the state's most complex and highprofile legal matters.
About The Roles
Crown Law's Government Insurance and Risk Team has multiple opportunities for lawyers at PO3 and PO5 levels. These roles involve delivering insurance litigation and advisory services to the State of Queensland and its agencies. In these roles you will:
* manage a broad range of insurance litigation across all courts and tribunals;
* provide high-quality legal advice on personal injuries, public liability and medical negligence;
* conduct civil proceedings, draft pleadings and affidavits, and appear on interlocutory applications as required;
* provide clear, well-reasoned written and verbal legal advice on liability, quantum, settlement strategies and costs; and
* participate in Crown Law's high standards of client service, legal practice, and professional development.
Skills & Experience
To succeed in these roles, you will have:
* admission as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland;
* at least 2 years PAE (for PO3) and at least 4 years' PAE (for PO5) experience conducting (or assisting with) insurance litigation, including personal injuries and liability claims;
* working knowledge of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules, Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002, and Civil Liability Act 2003;
* strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage complex matters and client relationships; and
* for PO5 roles: demonstrated capacity to manage more complex files with minimal supervision.
Benefits
These roles offer the chance to build a rewarding career including:
* exposure to significant, high-profile matters for the State of Queensland;
* flexible work options, including up to 2 days WFH;
* salary range of around $115-158k total package (including super and leave loading), depending on level;
* structured support for professional development and well-being; and
* reasonable hours and financial targets and genuine work-life balance.
Apply Now
To apply or learn more, contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 1300 804 625 or email peter@peppercornrecruitment.com.au quoting reference number 3942003.
Please submit your resume in Word format.
Crown Law prefers applications via the Smart Jobs and Careers website: www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au
Peppercorn Recruitment has been exclusively retained to recruit these roles. All third-party applications will be forwarded to Peppercorn Recruitment for
consideration in the process.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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