Senior Solicitor: Community Protection & Litigation

Department: LRLS Legal Advisings & Comm Protection; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training & development

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

The Department of Communities and Justice NSW seeks a Solicitor, LO IV, to join the Advisings and Community Protection (ACP) team in Parramatta. You will provide high-level legal and litigation services in a dynamic team protecting communities and vulnerable individuals.

This full-time, hybrid role offers a salary of AUD 148,380–151,236 per year, plus superannuation and annual leave loading. You will shape legal strategy, supervise staff, deliver training, and represent DCJ in courts and

Qualifications

• Legal qualifications and eligibility to hold a practising certificate as a Government legal practitioner issued by the NSW Law Society;
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, accurate and timely legal advice in accordance with legislation and policy;
• Extensive knowledge and experience in litigation and complex legal advisory work;
• Proven ability to supervise and guide legal staff to deliver high-quality outcomes;
• Strong communication skills to explain legal concepts to a wide range of audiences;
• Experience drafting legal documents, submissions and correspondence;
• Capacity to manage competing priorities while maintaining high professional standards and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal and litigation services in the ACP team.
• Advise the Attorney General and other ministers on legal matters.
• Manage high-volume casework and meet deadlines.
• Supervise legal staff and provide guidance to ensure delivery of quality legal services.
• Deliver legal education and training programs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Department in courts and tribunals, managing complex litigation matters.
• Work as part of a collaborative and professional legal team committed to excellence in service delivery.

Job description

The Department of Communities and Justice NSW seeks a Solicitor, LO IV, to join the Advisings and Community Protection (ACP) team in Parramatta. You will provide high-level legal and litigation services in a dynamic team protecting communities and vulnerable individuals.

This full-time, hybrid role offers a salary of AUD 148,380–151,236 per year, plus superannuation and annual leave loading. You will shape legal strategy, supervise staff, deliver training, and represent DCJ in courts and