Crown Counsel 357283

Criminal & Civil Law (Legal)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Please note: This ad will close on 02 January 2025 at 11:55pm.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability.
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Details of Appointment Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies on a permanent or fixed term basis.Hours per fortnight: 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties To act as Solicitor and Counsel in routine, complex and critical civil matters and appeals on behalf of the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities and Agencies before a range of courts and tribunals, with a particular emphasis on claims made by those who, as children, were the subject of abuse whilst in care.To provide comprehensive, accurate and timely advice to the State and its Agencies in respect of civil law matters.To provide professional supervision, direction and instruction as may be required to junior legal practitioners in the Abuse in Care team.To participate in performance management and file reviews as directed by the State Litigator.Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (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: Arson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving Conspiracy2.
Disciplinary action in previous employment.
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Identification check. A minimum of seven years relevant experience.Drivers licence.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.
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