Department of Justice
Crown Law
State Litigation Office
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 31 May, 2026 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:
General Stream Band 3 - Tasmanian State Service Award
$77,850 to $84,084 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
This position assists the State Litigator in the conduct and management of the business by providing high level administrative and clerical support to the Legal Practitioners, particularly with Abuse in Care matters.
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 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 to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.
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
Fixed term for 12 months
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.
Duties
* Undertake a wide range of clerical and administrative duties to support the efficient and effective delivery of services by the State Litigator including typing correspondence, opening and closing files, archiving files, coordinating video links, assisting witnesses and binding documents for Abuse in Care and other matters.
* Attend the Supreme Courts and other courts and tribunals as Law Clerk to assist in the effective presentation of civil litigation.
* Co-ordinate the briefing of witnesses, their attendance at court or tribunals and organise the availability of exhibits in court in support of civil litigation.
* Compile, vet, and file documents with the Court and arrange service on counsel.
* Maintain database by ensuring timely and accurate data.
* Work collaboratively as part of a team including providing support and guidance to administrative assistant positions.
* Other administrative tasks as required.
* A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment).
* Current Drivers licence
* Certificate III or IV in Business Administration or Business (Legal Services)
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:
* Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, 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, Executive or the Legislative Power.
* Disciplinary action in previous employment.
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