Solicitor I-Iii

Division: Crown Solicitor's Office


Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000


Req ID: 70744


Solicitor

Be a part of dynamic public sector team and work with legal experts to gain valuable experience and insights.
Flexible start & finish working hours + annual leave 20 days + additional flex leave (up to 18 days per year).
Role based in the Sydney CBD (Martin Place).

Classification Grade: Legal Officer Grade I – III
Salary: $84,663 - $125,521 p.a. (Employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading is paid in addition to the salary) Work type: Temporary 12 months with a possibility of extension of conversion to ongoing, Full-Time – 35 hours per week
About the opportunity
NSW Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) is seeking solicitors to join our Inquiries and Criminal Law Division.
The Regulatory and Environment practice group conducts summary prosecutions for government departments and agencies for environmental and other regulatory criminal offences, including under fisheries, water, electoral, childcare and transport regulatory control laws. The practice group also advises regulators on legal issues including enforcement options, criminal law and procedure, evidence, and discrete questions of statutory construction.
The Public Safety and Justice practice group provides advice and conducts litigation in matters including high-risk offender post-sentence detention/supervision applications, reviews of conviction and sentence, applications for the exercise of the royal prerogative of mercy, advice and litigation in relation to contempt of court, acting for police in applications regarding domestic violence, and other advice work related to such matters.
The Terrorism & High Risk Offenders practice group advises and represents the State of NSW and its agencies in a range of terrorism-related matters, including conducting large and complex proceedings for post-sentence detention or supervision orders, and parole proceedings for adult and juvenile terrorist-related offenders. The practice group also includes advice and representation in proceedings before the State Parole Authority, the Serious Offenders Review Council, the Mental Health Review Tribunal; as well as applications in the Supreme Court regarding extensions of the status of forensic patients.
The Inquiries practice group specialises in assisting and advising in coronial inquests, representing NSW government agencies before royal commissions and other inquiries, assisting at other ad hoc forms of inquiry and providing advice to agencies concerning investigatory powers.
About the role
As a Solicitor (Legal Officer Grade I -III), you will conduct assigned legal matters, including providing advice and handling litigation, and assist senior solicitors with the conduct of their legal matters. Solicitors help deliver top-notch legal services to clients in a way that efficiently meets business goals while focusing on client needs.
Experienced solicitors with civil law backgrounds, with strong litigation and legal analysis skills, and the ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply. You should be able to manage competing demands, support senior solicitors, work effectively in a team, and maintain professional competence and resilience while staying updated on developments in our specialised area of law.
Essential requirements

Completion of a law degree from an accredited law school or completion of the Legal Practitioners Admission Board's Diploma in Law Course.
Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.

To learn more about the role, please review the role description here.
How to apply For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include an updated resume (up to 5 pages) and a cover letter (2 pages) outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.
You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Justyna Wieczorek, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0400 549 700 or email ****** to further discuss.
This recruitment will also be used to create a talent pool to fill ongoing and temporary full-time and part-time vacancies as they arise over the next 18 months at the CSO. Closing date: Sunday, 3 November 2024 (AEST 7:59 PM)
Recruitment enquiries: Justyna Wieczorek, People & Culture Partner – Talent Acquisition, ******
Why work for CSO? The NSW Crown Solicitors Office (CSO) provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner. We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector's core values. We are focused on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.
For more information about the CSO, click here.
At the CSO, a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and other diverse communities.
Our commitment to flexible working The CSO has adopted a team-based approach to flexible working. We recognise that everyone has different needs and preferences, and our flexible work culture allows you to adapt your work routine to suit you. We're all about flexibility, productivity and driving good client outcomes.
We have generous leave provisions available for our employees that acknowledge individual preferences and responsibilities including:

Up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum
20 days purchased leave annually
Inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks (14 weeks + 2 bonus weeks) which can be taken flexibly within the first 24 months to support the birth, adoption, altruistic surrogacy or permanent out-of-home care placement of a child
Study time up to 4 hours per week
Extended Leave of up to 44 days after 10 years or up to 30.8 days after 7 years of service.

How we support health & wellbeing:

We offer an employee assistance program to support the well-being of employees in the workplace and their personal lives, which also extends to family members
Coaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their team's wellbeing
We offer an annual Flu Vaccination program

We provide access to the Fitness Passport program, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families


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