Senior Government Litigator & Mentoring Lead

State Solicitors Office; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State Solicitors Office in Perth, Australia, seeks a qualified lawyer to provide legal advice and representation across a broad range of contentious matters. The role offers exposure to litigation and opportunities to appear in courts and tribunals on behalf of the State.

You will manage complex matters, build relationships with government clients and stakeholders, and supervise junior lawyers in a collaborative team environment while contributing to high-quality legal services for the Western

Qualifications

• Review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) outlining role requirements and selection criteria.
• Experience in conduct of litigation at all stages, from pre-action through to trial and/or settlement.
• Ability to work on matters of varying size and timescales, including long-running litigation, short‑lead disputes and urgent applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation and have the opportunity to appear in courts and tribunals on behalf of the State.
• Manage complex legal matters and build strong relationships with government clients and key stakeholders.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior lawyers while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services to the Western Australian Government.

Skills

Litigation experience

Stakeholder relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Job description

State Solicitors Office in Perth, Australia, seeks a qualified lawyer to provide legal advice and representation across a broad range of contentious matters. The role offers exposure to litigation and opportunities to appear in courts and tribunals on behalf of the State.

You will manage complex matters, build relationships with government clients and stakeholders, and supervise junior lawyers in a collaborative team environment while contributing to high-quality legal services for the Western