Solicitor - LO 1 - 3 - Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
$81,702 - $138,492 a year
Full time, Permanent
Hybrid
1d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW
Principal location – Parramatta - Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated, subject to the Flexible Working Policy
Employment type – Ongoing – Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary – Legal Officer – Grade I - III, Base Salary ($81,702 – $138,492), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
About the team
The Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group performs a broad range of work, including:
Managing civil claims for historic child abuse involving in Youth Justice and out-of-home-care settings
Managing other civil claims for personal injury or intentional torts for Departmental clients including Homes NSW, Court Services, Corrective Services NSW, and Child Protection and Permanency
Representing the Secretary in proceedings brought under the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations ****
Providing advice and liaising with internal stakeholders in relation to matters under the Hague Convention of Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Enforcement and Cooperation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children.
What you'll do
In this role you will provide high quality, cost effective and client focussed legal services which contribute to the achievement of DCJ's strategic objectives.
You will:
Instruct panel firms in relation to civil claims against DCJ, including claims for historical child abuse; prison assault claims; claims in negligence; false imprisonment claims; malicious prosecution claims; and other personal injury claims.
Represent DCJ in external meetings and forums including mediations and settlement conferences




Provide strategic and commercial legal advice to internal and external stakeholders, including on current and potential litigation, to ensure compliant, quality assured, and consistent legal advice and services are delivered to and on behalf of DCJ and stakeholders in the resolution of legal issues
Liaise with external stakeholders, including panel firms and the State's insurer iCare
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, counsel, government agencies and other stakeholders
Work as part of a highly experienced and supportive team of solicitors.
What we're looking for
A recognised law degree and eligibility to hold a practising certificate as a government legal practitioner issued by the NSW Law Society
Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with theChild Protection (Working with Children) Act ****
Demonstrated ability to undertake legal research, interpret legislation and prepare clear, accurate legal documents and correspondence
Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and provide sound legal support
Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently under supervision and adapt to changing work demands, systems and procedures
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
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.
Applications close
Wednesday, 25 November **** at 11:59pm AEST.
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Chloe Delaney at
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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Lois Jebin at
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 .
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 on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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📌 Solicitor - Lo 1 - 3 - Civil Litigation And Dispute Resolution (Sydney)
🏢 Department: LRLS Legal Civil Gen Litigation Dspt Rsl
📍 Sydney