Senior Solicitor, Lo V - Advisings And Community Protection

Department of Communities and Justice

• Temporary Opportunity for 12 months
• Location: Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Legal Officer V, Salary ($144,140 - $146,966) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Advisings and Community Protection team (ACP team) provides legal advice and support to the Attorney General as First Law Officer in respect of his statutory and common law responsibilities, as well as other Ministers and the Executive in the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). The team undertakes strategic litigation management and advises on legislation to contribute to reducing reoffending, ensuring the safety and protection of the community, and maintaining public confidence in the criminal justice system.

The ACP team provides legal services in areas including:

• Commencement of proceedings under legislation relating to high-risk offenders and forensic patients
• Reviews of convictions and sentences
• Exercise of the Royal prerogative of mercy
• Statutory powers and functions of Corrective Services NSW, Youth Justice NSW and other DCJ bodies.

What you'll do

You will provide high quality and timely legal advice, briefings and support in complex areas of law to contribute to the delivery of efficient and effective legal services and the work of Legal Branch and DCJ.

As a Senior Solicitor in the ACP team, you will also:

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders internal and external to the Department to manage active matters and ensure the effective implementation and operations of various legislation and policies across the DCJ portfolio.
• Prepare and review complex legal advice and documents (including Ministerial correspondence and briefing notes) and manage contentious and sensitive matters.
• Supervise and mentor other solicitors and legal support staff and assist managers to foster a culture of continuous professional development, collaboration and cohesion, and high performance.

What we're looking for

• Legal Qualifications and with a current NSW practising certificate.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

The successful applicant may also be required to undertake a National Security Clearance.

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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 Sunday 21 April 2024.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Sarah Christian on sarah.christian@dcj.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 0638 or via paola.pina@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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