Applications must be submitted in a timely manner.
Award/Classification
Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 1
Salary Range
$76,245.00 to $94,145.00 per annum
Employment Details
Fixed-term, full-time employment opportunity available.
Location
North West region, with a specific location in Burnie.
The role provides legal advice and representation to clients or their support persons in relation to identified legal matters across various jurisdictions within Tasmania Legal Aid.
We encourage applications from diverse groups including Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide routine legal advice, information, and guidance to clients or their support person regarding the law, their rights, and legal processes.
* Obtain expert reports and make detailed referrals to appropriate internal and external services.
* Assist senior practitioners by undertaking administrative investigations and straightforward legal proceedings.
* Appear in Court and at conferences for clients on a duty solicitor basis or pursuant to a Grant of Legal Aid funding.
* Participate in stakeholder meetings and working groups as requested.
Key Requirements:
* Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
* Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status-Employment).
* Current Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.