Solicitor LO IV - Inquests, Inquiries and Representation

• Temporary up to 12 months (35 hrs. per week)
• Sydney region/Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Legal Officer IV, base salary ($134,483 - $137,071), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Inquests, Inquiries and Representation practice group within the Department’s Legal branch performs a broad range of work, including the following:  

• Assisting Coroners and judicial officers in significant and high-profile inquests and inquiries
• Representing the Department in inquiries generally, including the representation of the Commissioner of Corrective Services NSW in coronial inquests into deaths in custody
• Representing the Department in coronial inquests and inquiries, particularly child death related matters.
• Representing witnesses appearing before investigatory bodies such as the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

What you’ll do

Provide timely high-level litigation and/or legal advice, briefings and correspondence on complex areas of law and policy issues to contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of legal services and the work of Legal.

Provide supervision and guidance to legal staff to ensure delivery of quality professional legal services.

More specifically, you will:

• Provide high level legal and/or litigation services and advice to clients, senior management, and staff in accordance with legislation, policy, guidelines and practice standards.
• Supervise and provide guidance to staff to ensure delivery of quality professional legal services.
• Interpret, analyse, and prepare more complex legal documents including legal records, correspondence, legislation, policies, reports, submissions, briefing notes, wills, trusts, deeds and contracts.
• Undertake more complex, contentious, or sensitive legal and administrative activities, research and cases allocated within established standards, procedures, policies, and delegations.
• Provide high level advice and recommendations on the development and implementation of legal standards and practices, strategies, systems, procedures and processes for the area.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the relevant area/s of law.
• Legal Qualifications and eligibility to hold a practising certificate as a Government legal practitioner issued by the NSW Law Society.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
• Where required hold a National Security Clearance at the appropriate level in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)

Some roles may require the ability to undertake travel for regional court and other commitments subject to the application of any discrimination legislation (including in respect of carer’s responsibilities).

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• Targeted Question 1: The role is involved in major projects.  Provide an example of when you were involved in a major project which involved competing and changing demands.  With hindsight, what would you have done differently and why?

• Targeted Question 2: In this role you will be responsible for the management and development of staff members, and you will also work closely with key stakeholders. Please describe your supervision style and tell us what makes you a valuable team member.

Applications close  Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Elizabeth Favaloro, Principal Solicitor on 02) 8688 0105 or via elizabeth.favaloro@justice.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Paola Pina on 02 8688 0638 or via Paola.Pina@justice.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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