Litigation Manager
2 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for experienced, highly motivated, career-oriented people to fill the roles of Litigation Manager in either a Senior Officer Grade C (SOGC) or Legal Officer Grade 1 (LOG1).
The successful applicant will be part of a small team responsible for managing co-ordination of responses to ACT Corrective Services legal matters, including litigation, requests for legal advice to the ACT Government Solicitor, reporting to the ACT Insurance Authority, Human Rights Commission matters; Ombudsman matters and subpoenas.
Under the board direction of the Chief of Staff, the Litigation Manager is responsible for managing individual matters from commencement through to completion in accordance with the_ Law Officer (Model Litigant Guidelines) 2010_. This will involve instructing and assisting the ACT Government Solicitor and counsel to represent the Territory in ACT Corrective Services matters before the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the ACT Magistrates Court and the ACT Supreme Court, including in relation to evidence gathering for subpoenas and discovery and other preparation for litigation, including witness preparation. The Litigation Manager is also expected to assist with the strategic development of the team.
If you are seeking an interesting and challenging role that will draw on your understanding of administrative law and/or corrections management, and you have highly developed critical thinking and analytical skills and the capacity to communicate clearly, this may be the role you are looking for. To be successful you will demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations, while complying with law and other requirements. You will also possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
**Eligibility/ Other requirements**:
- Tertiary Law qualifications for the Legal 1 classification are essential.
- A partially completed degree in laws or a completed comparable degree and/or experience in the legal profession, for the SOGC classification, is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with corrections management.
- Current driver’s licence is highly desirable.
**How to Apply**:Applicants are required to submit two items: 1) a one to three page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge, and behavioural capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and 2) a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Please ensure you submit all required items.
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