Special Counsel
1 week ago
Key senior role in collegiate team | Interesting, varied government related litigation work | Excellent work hours
- Join a large, collaborative, highly regarded government litigation practice
- Varied litigation – property litigation, negligence claims, defamation, misfeasance, injunctive relief etc.
- ~$190k package + benefits
The Department
Crown Law is the in-house law firm for the Queensland Government dedicated to supporting the State in achieving its priorities and meeting its legal obligations. At Crown Law, you will be part of a talented and purpose-driven team, working on some of the most novel and complex matters in the public sector - work that helps shape the future of Queensland. With opportunities for meaningful work, mentorship and long-term development, it's a unique and rewarding place to grow.
About The Role
This is a new opportunity to join a large, well-resourced and collegiate Commercial Dispute Resolution team. You will work closely with experienced lawyers, providing advice and representation to a range of government departments and agencies. Day to day, you will:
- run a consistent file load of litigated matters, including drafting pleadings, affidavits and other court documents and correspondence;
- advise on liability, evidence, quantum, settlement, costs and strategic direction including working with Counsel mostly in the Supreme and District Courts;
- work across a mix of government litigation that will include: commercial disputes, real property disputes, insolvency, property damage claims, negligence claims, injunctive relief, class actions, defamation, malicious prosecution and misfeasance in public office claims; and
- advise and work on complex and sensitive matters for consideration at Ministerial, Cabinet and inter-governmental levels.
Skills/Experience
To be considered for this role you will:
- have 10+ years' PAE litigation experience;
- have a good working knowledge of the UCPR and experience in handling Supreme and District Court level matters;
- work collaboratively in a team;
- be accustomed to a consistent workload and able to pivot from matter to matter (given the breadth of this practice);
- work with more junior lawyers; and
- be dedicated to client service delivery and achieving excellent outcomes for your clients.
Benefits
Awaiting you is:
- the opportunity to join Crown Law as it embarks on an exciting period under new leadership;
- a challenging, interesting and varied work mix of government litigation matters (as described above);
- a flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions including various leave provisions;
- personal and professional development programs;
- reasonable work hours; and
- salary package ~$190k
Apply Now
APPLY or contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on or email , quoting reference number Please submit your resume in Word format only.
Applying online through the Smart jobs and careers website is the preferred means to submit an application. To do this, access the 'apply online' facility on the Smart jobs and careers website. You will need to create a 'My SmartJob' account before submitting your online application.
Peppercorn Recruitment has been exclusively retained to recruit this role. All third party applications will be forwarded to Peppercorn Recruitment for consideration in the process.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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