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About the Role
The Lawyer role is part of the Subpoena Objections Team, InfoLink, Office of the General Counsel. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, the role is responsible for providing high quality, ethical, and professional legal representation, advice, and support relating to various orders or requests for information to the Commissioner of Police, particularly subpoenas to produce. These requests arise across State and Federal jurisdictions in factually interesting and legally complex matters. The role includes providing legal advice to NSWPF internal stakeholders and offers opportunities for courtroom advocacy in criminal and civil matters in various NSW courts and tribunals.
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality, ethical, and professional legal representation, advice, and support.
- Handle orders or requests for information to the Commissioner of Police, specifically subpoenas to produce.
- Address requests arising across State and Federal jurisdictions in factually interesting and legally complex matters.
- Provide legal advice to NSWPF internal stakeholders.
- Engage in courtroom advocacy in criminal and civil matters in a range of courts and tribunals in NSW.
Requirements
- Must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen.
- Must undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check prior to commencement.
- Must obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force prior to commencement.
- Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum).
- Attach an up-to-date resume that clearly details skills and experience relevant to the role.
Skills
- Legal representation
- Legal advice
- Legal support
- Courtroom advocacy
Location
- Parramatta
Work Type
- Temporary Full-Time
- up to 36 months
Salary/Compensations
- competitive salary
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Annual leave loading
- Corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport
- Free annual influenza vaccination
- Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
- Convenient location for public transport and to shops etc
- In-house gym facilities
About the Company
- The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support sworn officers.
- NSWPF provides law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically, and culturally diverse community of NSW.
Equal Opportunity
- The NSW Police Force is proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people.
- We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.
- We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.
- Support is available for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, people with disability, and transgender or gender diverse individuals.