Legal Officer Grade 1 - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

ACT Government

Verified Company

Canberra, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

The legal officers Coroner's court is responsible for supporting the Coroner with their investigation into reportable deaths and fires by providing end to end legal case management and assistance.

There is an exciting opportunity to join a collegiate and supportive team and expand your legal knowledge and skill set in this vital area of legal practice.

A rare opportunity where you have the ability to affect long term change and contribute to the safety of the community.

About Us

The core functions of the Coroners court are:

independently investigating deaths and fires.
Reducing preventable deaths.
Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.

About the Role

As a legal officer in the Coroner's court under the mentorship and guidance the Executive Director Coroner's legal Unit, Coroner's court of you will assist the Coroners with their investigations by analysing evidence, preparing draft findings, preparing matters for inquest and appearing in court or as instructing solicitor for Counsel assisting the Coroner.

The legal officers Coroner's court is responsible for supporting the Coroner with their investigations into reportable deaths and fires by providing end to end legal case management and assistance.

About you
you will either be an early career lawyer or an established legal professional. You will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. Importantly, you will possess a commitment to making a positive difference to the Canberra community.

You will demonstrate an ability to:

Undertake legal research and analysis and prepare high level advice in relation to legal matters.
Effectively manage a highvolume caseload using your welldeveloped abilities to prioritise and plan.
Work collaboratively as part of a high performing team with a focus on service delivery and continuous improvement

Things to know;

The nature of the role is such that you will be exposed to sensitive material or information that will at times be confronting or culturally sensitive.

You will be exposed to stories, images and the physicality of death; suicide, homicide, road trauma involving children and adults.

The ACT Courts and Tribunal also provides support services and training to assist staff in being culturally aware, resilient and safe in the workplace.

***The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply

Eligibility/ Other Requirements

Compliance Requirements/Qualifications

Admission as a practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.

Notes:
This is a temporary position available from early January for six months.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

_ Applications should be sent directly to the Contact Officer._

Note:

This is a temporary position available from early January for six months.

Career interest categories:

Justice, Policing and Corrections
Legal and Courts