Assistant State Litigator

1 week ago


Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time
Department of Justice

Crown Law

State Litigation Office

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 May, :55 PM

Position details:

Applications close:

  • Sunday 12 May, :55 PM AEST
    Award/Classification:
  • Equivalent Specialists (Senior Lawyers)
    Salary:
  • Refer to advertisement
    Employment type:
  • Fixedterm, fulltime
    Region:
  • South
    Location:
  • Hobart
    Job description:
  • This position is best suited to a skilled practitioner with highly developed court, advocacy and management skills including leading and managing the performance of a professional team including skills in performance management, team building and participation, mentoring and resource management. The State Litigation Office undertakes the management of all civil law claims and matters involving the State and its officers and employees including those arising from or with respect to workers' compensation, child abuse, negligence, antidiscrimination, coronial investigations and inquests, industrial relations (where required) and administrative law matters.

The newly created State Litigation Office presents an exciting opportunity to regularly appear in courts of superior jurisdiction and assist to contemporise the management of civil litigation relevant to the State.

As part of regularly appearing in court, including sustained periods of time at final hearings, you will engage with stakeholders and employees to ensure that the State's civil litigation practice is conducted as efficiently and effectively as is reasonably possible.


The Assistant State Litigator will provide support and assistance to the State Litigator by providing expert civil legal advice and litigation services to the State of Tasmania.

its instrumentalities and agencies.

You will support the State Litigator to ensure the achievement of corporate goals through planning, organising, directing, and controlling resources; and managing and implementing change to build organisational capability and responsiveness through the encouragement of professional development, creativity, teamwork, flexibility and adaptability.


A critical function of the role is ensuring an understanding of the impact of trauma and harm is embedded in all areas of the State's legal system, and that all matters are dealt with sensitively and with the utmost respect and consideration for victim survivors.

This position is best suited to a skilled practitioner with highly developed court, advocacy and management skills including in leading and managing the performance of a professional team including skills in performance management, team building and participation, mentoring and resource management.

More information is provided below and within the

How to apply:

- or
Human Resources
Department of Justice
GPO Box 825
HOBART TAS 7001

For more information:

Mark Rapley
State Litigator

Phone:

Reasonable Adjustment Queries:

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