Solicitor Nsw State Government

2 days ago

Sydney, Australia Alexander Appointments Full time

$60-$80 per hour + Super, depending on experience | 35hours per week
- NSW State Government | Hybrid - Sydney CBD + WFH
- ASAP Start | Estimated 3month assignment, potential to extend
- **$60-$80 per hour + Super, depending on experience | 35hours per week**:

- **NSW State Government | Hybrid - Sydney CBD + WFH**:

- **ASAP Start | Estimated 3month assignment, potential to extend**

**About us**

**About the Company**
Our large NSW State Government client provides a diverse range of essential services to reduce criminal activity and enhance protection of the community.

**Why Apply?**
- Gain Public Sector experience and skills that are pivotal to developing your career within Government
- Rewarding role to give back to the community and make a difference

**About the Role**
They are currently seeking a professional Solicitor to join their growing team in Sydney CBD with the flexibility to work remotely from home. This is an estimated 3month temporary assignment, with a potential to extend.

Working within the Legal and Professional Services Business Unit, you will provide high level legal services, research and support in complex areas of law to ensure the provision of legal services for the Department and it’s clientele.

**Responsibilities**
- Deliver high quality legal advice, transactions or litigation in accordance with legislation, best practice and policy
- Establish and maintain effective, productive and professional stakeholder relationships
- Oversee the coordination of outsourced legal services in accordance with policies and procedures
- Conduct litigation before Courts and Tribunals, representing the Department
- Undertake legal and administrative matters, overseeing the coordination of outsourced legal services
- Interpret, analyse and prepare complex legal documentation including legal records, correspondence, legislation, court orders, policies, reports, submissions, contracts, deeds and briefs to counsel
- Complete interviews with clients
- Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on contentious issues
- Manage and provide advice on Departments arising matters to ensure effective service delivery
- Contribute to the development and review of legal standards, practices, policies, systems, procedures, manuals, precedents and processes
- Assist in the development of training to ensure high quality and effective professional services
- Facilitate responses to legal reviews, law reform, proposals and legal initiatives
- Accurately and contemporaneously record time spent on legal work and prepare invoices
- Ensure compliance with practice management standards

**About You**
- Solid analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written
- Superior organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise conflicting deadlines
- Takes initiative, with a strong team and task focus

**Requirements**:

- Tertiary Law Qualifications
- Legal Practising Certificate and admission as a Solicitor of the NSW Supreme Court
- Proven Solicitor experience
- Flexibility to undertake occasional day travel
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
- Fully COVID vaccinated or medically exempt
- Ability to commence and commit to the duration of the assignment

**How to Apply**
**Only suitable applicants will be contacted**.

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