Lawyer

Description:

Intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, personally rewarding and lifestyle accommodating is the basis of a career with Crown Law. With five legal branches and 15 teams, a broad range of legal services are offered with many opportunities. You will enjoy a flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions. We offer competitive salary packages and generous superannuation. Other benefits include part-time arrangements, flexible working hours, various leave provisions, telecommuting, reward and recognition programs and employee assistance schemes. Crown Law is committed to the personal and professional development of all staff, providing a number of programs to help staff reach their full potential.

Our values are - Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility.

The successful appointee will undertake legal matters handled by Lawyers in the Prosecutions and Other Advocacy team at Crown Law.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the range of legal matters handled by legal officers within Crown Law.
• Assist senior officers in the conduct of more complex legal matters handled within Crown Law.
• The provision of initial drafts of advices and other legal documents for review by more senior lawyers within Crown Law, including the Assistant Crown Solicitor.
• Conduct a professional legal practice and undertake the range of legal workhandled by our team as set out below.
• As required, assist in:
• The provision of legal training to officers of client Departments.
• The provision of legal training to officers of Crown Law.
• The provision of clear and succinct written communication in a variety of settings and styles,
  
  
  

and

• The conduct of the more complex matters handled by more senior lawyers within Crown Law. In providing this support it is anticipated that limited supervision will be provided.
• Participate in and maintain a proactive approach to Self Development, including:
• Achievement of CPD points.
• Participation in Crown Law's performance management framework and any feedback processes.
• Comply at all times with the office standards, including:
• The client service charter.
• The requirement to meet set targets for billable hours.
• Quality and timeliness measures,
  
  
  

and

• Quality Assurance framework.
  
  
  

Job Ad Reference: QLD/627819/25

Closing Date: Friday, 04 April 2025

Occupational group Justice & Legal