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Period of Appointment
Fixed-Term, Full-time for a period of 3 years.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- To assist in the provision of legal advice to the State and its Agencies in respect of civil legal issues with an emphasis on (although not exclusively) claims made by those who, as children, were the subject of abuse whilst in care.
- To assist the Crown Counsel (Abuse in Care) as required.
- To assist with file reviews and perform other duties as directed by the State Litigator or Assistant State Litigator.
- To assist with the comprehensive, accurate and timely advice to the State and its Agencies in respect of civil legal matters.
- To assist with the briefing of matters to third party providers (solicitors and barristers) in accordance with the State’s policy and procedures.
- To under supervision appear in court as and when required (for example on routine interlocutory and directions hearings).
- To participate in performance management and file reviews as directed
Essential Requirements
- Admitted or eligible for immediate admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status-Employment).
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:
1. Pre-employment checks
• 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
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.
Desirable Requirements
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (357510) Legal Practitioner.docx
Statement of Duties (357510) Legal Practitioner.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Crown Law).DOCX
About the Department of Justice (Crown Law).pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4904.
For more information
John Withers
Assistant Director HR
john.withers@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3642
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603