AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
- Ongoing appointment (35 hrs. per week)
- Sydney CBD
- Legal Officer IV, base salary ($134,483 - $137,071), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Supreme Court of New South Wales is the highest court in New South Wales and hears civil, criminal, and appellate matters. The Supreme Court is responsible for the administration of justice in New South Wales.
You will be self-motivated, have an eye for detail and aspirations to build a great legal career by learning all that justice has to offer. You will be an energetic person with a can-do attitude. You will preferably have litigation experience and strong academics. You are the kind of person who acts with high levels of integrity, and you will have a desire to be involved in the administration of justice. The right person must be resilient to deal with the kind of matters that come before the Supreme Court and be the kind of person who can make accurate decisions based upon evidence put before the Court.
The types of matters that come before the Supreme Court may give rise to exposure to sensitive and at times confronting material. Potential candidates are encouraged as part of the recruitment process to make enquiries regarding any potential psychosocial hazards that they may be exposed to as part of this role.
What you'll do
An exciting opportunity has opened in the registry for a legally qualified person to be appointed as a Senior Deputy Registrar. This is a generalist role as Senior Deputy Registrars have been delegated power by the Chief Justice to:
- determine probate applications.
- conduct examinations under the Corporations Act 2001, Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1900, Evidence on Commission Act 1995
- manage the return of subpoena list.
- conduct mediations under the court-annexed mediation scheme.
- sit in court as an acting registrar to conduct directions hearings and to hear interlocutory applications when needed.
- determine chamber applications, for example, the enforcement of judgments, granting leave to issue subpoenas, making orders for substituted service.
- provide procedural information to registry staff, litigants, and practitioners; and
- exercise the statutory functions of the Manager, Costs Assessment.
Please note that due to the nature of the duties involved in the role, the expectation is that the role is primarily an in-person one which will require the successful candidate to substantially perform the duties of the role in the Supreme Court premises at Queens Square in the CBD.
What we're looking for
- be admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW.
- have at least five years post admission experience as a lawyer in NSW.
- demonstrated highly developed legal skills and capabilities (advocacy experience is desirable).
- sound knowledge and understanding of the Supreme Court Act 1970, Civil Procedure Act 2005, related rules and practice and procedure.
- have an ability to interpret and apply legislation; and
- be able to work autonomously and complete a high volume of work in a short period of time.
Essential requirements
- Legal qualifications and extensive post admission experience as a lawyer in NSW.
- Demonstrated highly developed legal skills and capabilities, including in advocacy work.
- Sound knowledge of all relevant rules, legislation and practice and procedure in the NSW Court system.
- Commitment to mediation principles and willingness to achieve mediation accreditation.
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career.
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Wednesday, 29 May 2024
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact Executive Assistant, Tiffany Kwok on 9230 8033 or via ************@justice.nsw.gov.au
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Paola Pina on 02 8688 0*** or via **********@justice.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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