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About the Role

As a Senior Solicitor, Legal Officer Grade IV, you will be responsible for the conduct of assigned legal matters involving legal advice and statutory interpretation, dispute resolution and litigation and/or advocacy within a specialist legal practice group. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of challenging, varied, interesting and often high-profile advice and litigation matters representing NSW government agencies in a broad range of courts and tribunals.

Responsibilities

Conduct assigned legal matters involving legal advice and statutory interpretation.
Handle dispute resolution, litigation, and/or advocacy within a specialist legal practice group.
Represent NSW government agencies in various courts and tribunals.
Work on matters related to administrative and constitutional law, child law, civil liability, commercial law and dispute resolution, criminal law, employment and industrial relations, information law, inquests and special inquiries, property and native title.

Requirements

Developed legal skills and experience enabling provision of advice and representation in legal matters within the Crown Solicitor's specializations.
Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.
Experience preparing legal documents.
Experience providing legal advice.
Experience undertaking litigation work.

Skills

Legal advice
Statutory interpretation
Dispute resolution
Litigation
Advocacy
Administrative and Constitutional law
Child law
Civil liability
Commercial law
Criminal law
Employment and Industrial Relations
Information law
Inquests and Special Inquiries
Property and Native Title

Location

Sydney CBD

Work Type

Full-Time – 35 hours per week
Flexible work arrangements

Experience Level

Senior Solicitor
Legal Officer Grade IV
Post-admission experience

Education Level

Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

Salary/Compensations

$148,380 to $151,236 p.a. base salary

Benefits

Flexible start and finish working hours
Annual leave 20 days
Additional flex leave (up to 18 days per year)
Employer's contribution to superannuation
Annual leave loading
Up to 20 days recreation leave
Up to 18 days flex leave per annum
20 days purchased leave annually
Inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks
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
Employee assistance program
Coaching services for people leaders and executives
Wellbeing programs
Annual Flu Vaccination program
Access to the Fitness Passport program

About the Company

The NSW Crown Solicitors Office (CSO) provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies.
The CSO acts as a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, advising and representing agencies to ensure lawful, effective, and efficient delivery of policies, programs, and projects.
The organization operates with integrity and professional independence, guided by government sector core values.
CSO is focused on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
CSO provides opportunities for learning, development, and adaptation within an inclusive and supportive environment.
CSO has adopted a teams-based approach to flexible working, recognizing diverse needs and preferences to adapt work routines.
CSO is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing a diverse workforce contributes to organizational success.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and other diverse communities.