Legal Officer I-III – NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Location – Sydney CBD

Ongoing full-time opportunity

Salary ranging from $74,050 to $125,521pa. Plus, employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Your role

Provide support to various Divisions of the Tribunal primarily through legal research, contribution to publication of decisions and case summary material and provide support to Members including assistance with in-hearing room support including managing files and exhibits and technology.

The role undertakes legal research, assisting with the writing of decisions by members, preparation of high-level written material including correspondence, policies, reports, submissions, and briefing notes.

Effective communication and analytical skills are essential in this role as you will be required to analyse factual and legal complex matters to provide accurate advice and convey complex concepts of law, policy, and practice.

What we’re looking for

• Legal Qualifications
• Admission or eligibility for admission to the legal profession under the Legal Profession Uniform Law

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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

· 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.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role.   Separate to the cover letter, you will also need to provide answers to the two pre–screening questions below (maximum 2 pages)

• Provide an example which best demonstrates your ability to effectively communicate complex concepts. What skills and experience were you able to use?
• With reference to the most significant legal research task you have undertaken, describe your approach to the task and explain what you achieved.

Applications close  2nd October 2024 at 11:59pm

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Michelle Bechini on 02 9307 8704 or at Michelle.Bechini@ncat.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 Dean on 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiter

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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