Legal Practitioner (357135 & 356930)

Job Description

Department of JusticeCrown LawOffice of the Solicitor General Applications must be submitted by Monday 10 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST. Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 2 $106,217.00 to $129,302.00 per annum Employment type: Permanent, full-time Region: South Location: Hobart Assist the Solicitor General in the conduct and management of the business of the office by providing high level legal advice. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people. The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you. Hours per fortnight: 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. Duties: To advise Crown Agencies and Instrumentalities on a broad range of legal issues. To undertake high level legal research and generally assist the Solicitor-General as required. To act as Solicitor or Counsel in litigation involving the Crown, as directed by the Solicitor-General. To act as Solicitor in respect of requests for advice including to determine the need for additional materials and to liaise with requesting agencies in relation to requests. To prepare and present legal education seminars. Essential Requirements: Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania. More than 2 years post-admission experience. Pre-employment Checks: The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: Arson and fire setting Violent crimes and crimes against the person Sex-related offences Drug and alcohol related offences Crimes involving dishonesty Crimes involving deception Making false declarations Malicious damage and destruction to property Serious traffic offences Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power Crimes involving Conspiracy Disciplinary action in previous employment. Application Process: Online applications are preferred, please click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your cover letter, resume and selection criteria responses. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr