Lawyer

NSW Police Force; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Police Force in Parramatta is seeking a Lawyer to join the Subpoena Objections Team within the Office of the General Counsel. You will provide high‑quality legal representation and advice on subpoenas and information requests to the Commissioner of Police, across state and federal jurisdictions.

The role offers opportunities for courtroom advocacy and collaboration with internal stakeholders, supporting complex matters in NSW Courts and Tribunals.

Qualifications

• Provide high quality legal representation and advice to stakeholders.
• Advise on subpoenas and information requests across jurisdictions.
• Assist with orders and information requests to the Commissioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to NSWPF internal stakeholders.
• Advocate in criminal and civil matters in NSW courts and tribunals.
• Support handling subpoenas and related information requests.

Skills

Legal advice

Courtroom advocacy

Subpoena compliance

Education

LLB/JD

Legal practice certificate

Tools

Legal research databases

MS Word

Job description

* Legal Officer Grade 3/4 * Temporary Full-Time up to 36 months * Parramatta

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Lawyer to be part of our Subpoena Objections Team, InfoLink, Office of the General Counsel. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, the role is responsible for the provision of high quality, ethical and professional legal representation, advice and support relating to various orders, or other requests, for information to the Commissioner of Police, in particular, subpoenas to produce. The requests will arise across a range of State and Federal jurisdictions in factually interesting and legally complex matters. The role will include the provision of legal advice to NSWPF internal stakeholders and provide opportunities for courtroom advocacy in criminal and civil matters in a range of courts and tribunals in NSW.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home.

Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• competitive salary;
• flexible work options;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• free annual influenza vaccination;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc;
• in-house gym facilities.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• an Australian Citizen;
• a permanent resident of Australia;
• a NewZealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people.

We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges.

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at [e-mail]
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]