Principal Lawyer (Litigation)

Principal Lawyer (Litigation) Temporary positions available based in Parramatta

The Department ofCustomer Service is offering temporary positions as Principal Solicitor (Litigation) inits Legal team based at Parramatta.

• DCS Clerk Grade 11/12 $154231 - $178369 super commensurate with experience
• Up to twotemporary positions available (until April 2027 and June 2027) with the possibility to extend or make ongoing if an opportunity arises
• Located in Parramatta

Under thesupervision of a Managing Lawyer you will be responsible for providing highquality advice and representation to as part of the Legal team at the Departmentof Customer Service (DCS) and in particular servicing Subsidence Advisory is a service provider regulator and central agency of government. DCS hasfunctions under the Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 2017 whichprovides for a fair efficient and sustainable compensation framework fordealing with the impacts of coal mine subsidence and the assessment andmanagement of risks associated with subsidence resulting from coal mines.

The role provides an opportunityto undertake a broad range of legal work. You will be providing high qualitylegal services to Subsidence Advisory NSW including both in providing advice inadministrative law interpretation and operation of legislation and inappearing or instructing in civil litigation in the Land andEnvironment Court.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing timely high quality legal advice on critical legal issues and civil matters on behalf of Subsidence Advisory NSW.
• Drafting documents including advices pleadings submissions and other court documents preparing transactional documents reviewing drafting and negotiating documents drafting briefing notes and correspondence.
• Conducting civil matters primarily in the Land and Environment Court and instructing counsel where appropriate.
• Analysing and interpreting complex legislation and participating in legislative projects.
• Contributing to the maintenance and update of systems ensuring the integrity of data and consistency of legal services
• Assisting in developing and delivering guidance or training material to Subsidence Advisory NSW

In this role you will be working in afast paced environment with competing priorities. You will be a team player whois willing to hit the ground running who can work independently is clientfocused and able to develop innovative solutions.

To be successfulin this role youwill demonstrate:

• Hold or eligible to hold a valid practising certificate in New South Wales
• Sound knowledge of legislative regulatory frameworks and a strong background in providing advice as to the interpretation and operation of legislation.
• Significant experience in and knowledge of the conduct of civil legal proceedings preferably in the Land and Environment Court.
• Proven negotiation advocacy stakeholder management interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical ability lateral thinking and problem-solving skills including an ability to respond creatively and apply legal principles in a practical way.

What we need from you:

Submit your up to date CV and a coverletter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant to theposition.

A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing or temporary opportunities.

Salary Grade 11/12 with the base salary for this role starting at $154231 base plus superannuation

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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: 10am Monday 27th July

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