Legal Practitioner

4 months ago

Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Department of Justice
Crown Law
State Litigation Office

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 September, 2024 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Sunday 22 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 1**Salary**:

- $74,024.00 to $91,403.00 per annum**Employment type**:

- Permanent, full-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- 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 general civil litigation matters involving the State and its Agencies with a focus on debt recovery.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.

**Hours per fortnight**:
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

**Duties**:

- To act as solicitor and counsel in civil matters involving the State and it's Agencies before any State Courts, Tribunals or Boards at first instance.
- To act as solicitor and counsel in civil appellate matters under the supervision of more senior legal practitioners.
- To provide advice to the State and its Agencies in respect of civil legal issues.
- To act as counsel in such matters involving the State and its Agencies as may be directed from time to time by the State Litigator.
- To assist as directed by the State Litigator and / or the Executive Officer of the State Litigation Office with the development and documentation of legal policies, practices and procedures of the Office
- To participate in performance management and file reviews as directed by the Assistant Solicitor-General (Litigation).

**Essential Requirements**:

- Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
- A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (employment).

**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:
1. Pre-employment checks
- 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.

3. Identification check.

**Desirable Requirements**:

- At least 2 years' experience in legal practice relevant to the duties of the position.
- Current driver licence.

**How to apply**:
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.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

**For more information**:
John Withers
Position Assistant Director Organisational Development & HR Strategy
Phone: 0400 831 501

**Reasonable Adjustment Queries**:
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

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