Legal Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department of Justice Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Practitioner to join our team in Grants and Compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our team to assess and process applications for grants of legal aid, and provide expert advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyse and assess applications for grants of legal aid to determine eligibility and prepare lodgements for Review Committees
  • Liaise with and provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on grants of aid
  • Assist more senior Legal Practitioners with research, preparation, and other tasks as directed
  • Appoint practitioners when ordered by the relevant Court
  • Participate in and contribute to stakeholder meetings and working groups as requested
  • Prepare reports as required by Tasmania Legal Aid or under funding agreements
  • Undertake legal research to assist in the development of program policy and legislation
  • Analyse and assess practitioner files for compliance with grants of aid guidelines, policy, and legislation

Essential Requirements

  • Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania

Desirable Requirements

  • A Legal Practitioner with more than 2 years' relevant post-admission experience

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a Short Form Application outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge relevant to the role, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.



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