Legal Practitioner

Legal Practitioner (358136 & 358137) - Office of the State Litigator

Department of Justice
Crown Law
State Litigation Office

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 12 November, 2025 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 3

$140,703.00 to $161,122.00 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Assist the State Litigator in the conduct and management of the business of the office by providing high level litigation services and legal advice.

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 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.

Period of Appointment

Fixed term 3 years

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.

Duties

- To act as Solicitor and Counsel in routine and complex civil matters and appeals on behalf of the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities and Agencies before a range of courts and tribunals.
- To provide comprehensive, accurate and timely advice to the State and its Agencies in respect of civil legal issues.
- To provide professional supervision, direction and instruction to junior legal practitioners.
- To undertake file reviews and perform other duties as directed by the State Litigator.
- Admitted or eligible for immediate admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania
- 7 years’ experience or more in legal practice relevant to the duties of the position.

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.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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.

Please apply online by clicking the 'ApplyNow' button.

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

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4915.

- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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