Solicitor - Inquests, Inquiries and Representation

Job description

- Principal location - Parramatta - Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated - Employment type - Ongoing - Full Time (35 hours per week) - Salary - Legal Officer IV, base salary ($144,058 - $146,831), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Your role: This role in the Inquests, Inquiries and Representation (‘IIR’) team provides high level legal and litigation advice on complex, contentious and sensitive matters, including inquests, inquiries and court proceedings. It offers the opportunity to work on significant matters of public interest, develop leadership capability through staff supervision, and contribute to high quality legal services in a collaborative and professional environment. What you’ll do: The IIR team is a high functioning team within the Legal branch of the Department of Communities and Justice (‘DCJ’). We perform a range of work, including the following: We offer flexible work practices in a supportive work environment. You will provide supervision and guidance to legal staff, including to Legal Officer I-III solicitors and support staff. - Assist Coroners in coronial inquests and inquiries - Represent DCJ in inquests and inq...