Senior Solicitor

NSW Crown Solicitor's Office; Sydney; On-site; AUD 159,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Crown Solicitor's Office seeks a Senior Solicitor V to join the Torts Service & Regulatory Agencies Practice Group. Represent NSW Government agencies in high-profile, complex litigation across courts and tribunals, providing expert advice and advocacy in personal injury, medical negligence, and coronial inquests.

You will lead and manage your own practice, mentor junior solicitors and paralegals, and bring strong litigation, drafting, and leadership skills. 5+ years post-admission required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-admission experience.
• Experience in medical negligence, insurance, or acting for defendants in civil claims.

Responsibilities

• Represent NSW Government agencies in high-profile and complex litigation across courts and tribunals.
• Provide expert legal advice and advocacy in personal injury, medical negligence and coronial inquests.
• Lead and manage your own practice and mentor junior legal staff.

Skills

Litigation experience

Leadership

Legal drafting

Education

Law degree

Admission as NSW practitioner

Job description

• Are you a litigation professional with experience in medical negligence or insurance?
• Can you manage complex legal matters with confidence and integrity?
• Would you thrive in a collaborative, flexible team environment committed to public service?

Classification grade: Legal Officer Grade V

Salary: $159,035 - $162,153 p.a. (plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annualised leave loading.)

Work type: Temporary 12 months with a possibility of further extension or conversion to ongoing, full-time (35 hours a week).

The successful candidate will be appointed to the role, with an anticipated commencement in February 2027.

Work location: Our primary place of work is located at 252 Pitt Street, Sydney.

About the Role

We are currently seeking talented individuals for the role of Senior Solicitor V to join our Torts Service & Regulatory Agencies Practice Group within the Civil Law & Commercial Strategy Division. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your impactful career and be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven team delivering expert legal services on behalf of the NSW Government.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with demonstrated experience in medical negligence, insurance or acting for defendants in civil claims. This expertise will be highly regarded. Applicants must also demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to supervise junior solicitors and paralegals.

We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of post-admission experience for the Senior Solicitor V position.

About You

As a Senior Solicitor V, you will represent NSW Government agencies in high-profile and complex litigation across various courts and tribunals. Your responsibilities will include providing expert legal advice and advocacy in key areas such as personal injury, medical negligence and coronial inquests. In this role, you will lead and manage your own legal practice, provide strategic advice on complex legal issues, and mentor junior legal staff. To succeed in these roles, you will bring proven litigation experience, strong legal analysis and drafting skills, a collaborative and client-focused approach, and demonstrated leadership experience supervising and developing junior team members.

About the Practice Group

Torts Service & Regulatory Agencies Practice Group

This team specialises in the defence and resolution of civil claims, particularly personal injury and medical negligence matters and acts for NSW Government agencies in coronial inquests. Our work has real impact and offers diverse legal challenges.

For more information about our specialist legal practice groups and areas of expertise, please visit the CSO website here.

• Law degree from an accredited institution or Legal Practitioners Admission Board's Diploma in Law
• Admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
• Extensive experience in providing advice and representation in complex legal matters, particularly in areas relevant to the Torts Service & Regulatory Agencies Practice Group