This is a new opportunity to join a large, well-resourced and collegiate Commercial Dispute Resolution team. You will work closely with experienced lawyers, providing advice and representation to a range of government departments and agencies.
Day to day, you will:
- run a consistent file load of litigated matters, including drafting pleadings, affidavits and other court documents and correspondence;
- advise on liability, evidence, quantum, settlement, costs and strategic direction including working with Counsel mostly in the Supreme and District Courts;
- work across a mix of government litigation that will include: commercial disputes, real property disputes, insolvency, property damage claims, negligence claims, injunctive relief, class actions, defamation, malicious prosecution and misfeasance in public office claims; and
- advise and work on complex and sensitive matters for consideration at Ministerial, Cabinet and inter-governmental levels.
Skills/Experience
- have 10+ years' PAE litigation experience;
- have a good working knowledge of the UCPR and experience in handling Supreme and District Court level matters;
- work collaboratively in a team;
- be accustomed to a consistent workload and able to pivot from matter to matter (given the breadth of this practice);
- work with more junior lawyers; and
- be dedicated to client service delivery and achieving excellent outcomes for your clients.
Perks
- the opportunity to join Crown Law as it embarks on an exciting period under new leadership;
- a challenging, interesting and varied work mix of government litigation matters (as described above);
- a flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions including various leave provisions;
- personal and professional development programs;
- reasonable work hours; and
- salary package ~$190k
Crown Law is the in-house law firm for the Queensland Government dedicated to supporting the State in achieving its priorities and meeting its legal obligations. At Crown Law, you will be part of a talented and purpose-driven team, working on some of the most novel and complex matters in the public sector - work that helps shape the future of Queensland.
Base pay range: $166,623.00/yr - $174,339.00/yr
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📌 Special Counsel
🏢 Department of Justice QLD
📍 Brisbane