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About the Role

We are seeking a Solicitor Advocate (Legal Officer Grade VI) with advocacy expertise in matters within the Public Interest & Protection practice group. The successful candidate will work under the leadership of the Director and play a key role in the practice group. The role involves providing authoritative legal advice and representation in complex and sensitive matters, managing matters with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and professional judgment, advising government clients on emerging legal issues, risks and strategic implications, and contributing to the development of precedents, procedures and professional knowledge across the Practice Group.

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert with strong technical legal knowledge.
Play an important leadership role within the practice group.
Promote the effective delivery of strategic CSO priorities.
Support staff development.
Oversee the delivery of high-quality legal services.
Conduct highly complex legal matters, including advice and litigation.
Supervise solicitors at various grades.
Ensure legal services are cost-effective and client-focused.
Manage a diverse caseload.
Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and CSO policies.
Mentor junior staff to foster their professional development.
Balance urgent legal demands with staff supervision.
Compete against the private sector for legal work.
Demonstrate resilience and effective decision-making.
Manage own complex legal matters.
Step into more senior responsibilities when required.
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external clients.
Provide authoritative legal advice and representation in complex and sensitive matters.
Manage matters with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and professional judgment.
Advise government clients on emerging legal issues, risks and strategic implications.
Contribute to the development of precedents, procedures and professional knowledge across the Practice Group.

Requirements

At least five years' post-admission experience in the relevant area(s) of law.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including the supervision, mentoring and professional development of legal staff.
Ability to provide clear, practical and strategic advice on complex legal issues.
Sound professional judgment and ability to work autonomously in a high-pressure environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, counsel, experts, witnesses and court officials.
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 an unrestricted legal practitioner in NSW.
Authoritative specialist with highly developed legal knowledge and extensive experience which enable provision of advice and representation in highly complex and sensitive legal matters in areas of law in which the Public Interest & Protection team specialises.
Willingness to travel for regional or interstate court and other commitments subject to the application of any discrimination legislation (including in respect of carer’s responsibilities).

Skills

Advocacy expertise
Subject matter expertise
Leadership
Staff supervision
Staff mentoring
Legal advice
Litigation
Client relationship management
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

Location

252 Pitt Street, Sydney

Work Type

Full-Time
24 months with a possibility or extension or conversion to ongoing

Experience Level

Legal Officer Grade VI
At least five years' post-admission experience

Education Level

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 an unrestricted legal practitioner in NSW

Salary/Compensations

$170,841 – $174,440 p.a. base salary. Superannuation and annual leave loading are paid in addition to the base salary.

Benefits

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 (eligibility criteria applies)
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
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.
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 provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.
The CSO has adopted a teams-based approach to flexible working.
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.

Equal Opportunity

The CSO is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including (but not limited to) people with diverse ability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and people with caring responsibilities.
We continue to learn new ways to be more inclusive every day and are committed to making improvements in the recruitment process and in the workplace, so that all individuals feel safe and supported to apply for roles.