Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Legal Research, Court Appearance, Case Management, Drafting, Administrative Investigations, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Legal Education, Law Reform, Criminal Law

Industry

Government Administration

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/759/ClientPublicFile/1bb33e33-116d-4ebf-8c9e-2b1ab874abe4.jpg] We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people. The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you. PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT 3 Years - Fixed Term HOURS PER FORTNIGHT 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. DUTIES * Provide routine legal advice, information and guidance to clients or their support person regarding the law, their rights and legal processes. * Obtain expert reports and make detailed referrals to appropriate internal and external services, including obtaining expert reports as required. * Assist senior practitioners by undertaking administrative investigations and straightforward legal proceedings. * Provide legal advice to support the management of relevant legal matters and assist more senior Legal Practitioners with research, preparation, drafting and other appropriate tasks as directed. * Appear in Court and at conferences for clients on a duty solicitor basis or pursuant to a Grant of Legal Aid funding. * Participate in stakeholder meetings and working groups as requested. * Prepare reports as required by Tasmania Legal Aid or under funding agreements. * Undertake legal research and assist in the development of program policy and legislation to support law reform and complex legal matters. * Engage in service development, outreach and other community legal education activities. * Perform such other professional legal work within the Tasmanian Legal Aid as required. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS * Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania. * Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status-Employment). DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS * Current Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence. DOWNLOAD THE STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND ANY ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] Statement of Duties (354476) Legal Practitioner LP 1 (Criminal) May 2026.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtSiQZt8nluo_RnSs1a1KUX1joImqQvZmHfiM2AbaKvE8pNLO3Lz4wrpaO6lrY4i-5ST6O1PEaHaW4SPwGYAoUEKhcb7WJSigqmyCi39OpqGctX_FndPC0YFR2XInqIVikBG1HPHLfAeiQv4LlMvl8YQ%7e%7e] Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] Statement of Duties (354476) Legal Practitioner LP 1 (Criminal) May 2026.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt8Q8vNQ3EEgfXBaVcBQb62SCHi7fTOly3E-Ita-capNzhFFawx5nxSZ8kXI0zF19Y6JAKzSvBpkH147UH0ulSB6d2PBeDe9DF18mazs_sj9Jt6cRcWVfZYO-uneEyv2iBYxrmJ2wnIaF4RS9R6ghUww%7e%7e] Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] Information for applicants (Tasmania Legal Aid).docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtAwvxu1NX1_y4PhZsE5bQ9RsAEnOyjJJSHjFkFeZJkf8isX-Wn7_7Ennz91aHagHDoMnKv_2JbiMjOHcDTVmS4zJqQhC79ck7TX0-6AZjzjLTboHJm2xwxm6VTlsee783GRF5YY5qvYHSdpDbhhw4gw%7e%7e] Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] Information for applicants (Tasmania Legal Aid).pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtlYze6SVce0N6cHPhqCVBbaq4Jdb380BqExkUdaCGEJoiVAa-BPqkjPNGT1LrYqptunop0gEBN23M-sxlB0uOeC1aZ6zK1-fpr7ZIfqMViq5qbDuWsFoWURVlFokhTih2xp2u5kVq_Vvmeqa1c8HbGw%7e%7e] HOW TO APPLY To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435. FOR MORE INFORMATION Rochelle Mainwaring Southern Criminal Practice Manager Rochelle.mainwaring@legalaid.tas.gov.au [Rochelle.mainwaring@legalaid.tas.gov.au] Phone: (03) 6236 3800

Responsibilities

Provide routine legal advice and guidance to clients while appearing in court on a duty solicitor basis. Assist senior practitioners with research, drafting, and administrative investigations to support legal proceedings.