Law Clerk (357865)

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. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Undertake a wide range of clerical and administrative duties to support the efficient and effective delivery of services by the State Litigator including typing correspondence, opening and closing files, archiving files, coordinating video links, assisting witnesses and binding documents for Abuse in Care and other matters.
• Attend the Supreme Courts and other courts and tribunals as Law Clerk to assist in the effective presentation of civil litigation.
• Co-ordinate the briefing of witnesses, their attendance at court or tribunals and organise the availability of exhibits in court in support of civil litigation.
• Compile, vet, and file documents with the Court and arrange service on counsel.
• Maintain database by ensuring timely and accurate data.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team including providing support and guidance to administrative assistant positions.
• Other administrative tasks as required.

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.

Essential Requirements

• A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment).

Desirable Requirements

• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration or Business (Legal Services)
• Current Driver's Licence

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357865) Law Clerk (February 2024).docx

 Statement of Duties (357865) Law Clerk (February 2024).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 4***.

For more information

Anne-Maree Emmerton
Senior Executive Officer
***************@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3***

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7***