Solicitor (Administrative Law) - Sydney, Australia - MBC Recruitment

MBC Recruitment

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Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Position:
Solicitor (Administrative Law)

Start:

ASAP

Duration: 3 months

Salary:
$75.00 per hour

Location:
Sydney, NSW

Overview

Looking for an experienced Solicitor in Administrative Law to provide high-level legal services. Start asap in Sydney on a 3-month casual contract role.

Primary Purpose of the Position

Provide high-level legal services (advice, transaction and/or litigation), research and support in complex areas of law to ensure the provision of high-quality, efficient and effective legal services for a NSW Government Department and its clients.

Key accountabilities/responsibilities

Provide high-level legal services (advice, transactions and/or litigation) to NSW Trustee and Guardian and its clients in accordance with the law, policy, procedures and practice standards.

Undertake legal and administrative matters and oversee the coordination of outsourced legal services in accordance with policies and procedures.
Conduct litigation before Courts and/or Tribunals as the Department's representative.

Interpret, analyse and prepare complex legal documents including legal records, correspondence, legislation, court orders, policies, reports, submissions, contracts, deeds and briefs to counsel.

Undertake research, manage and provide advice on matters arising in NSW Trustee and Guardian's areas of operation to ensure effective service delivery.

Contribute to the development and review of legal standards and practices, policies, systems, procedures, manuals, precedents and processes; and development and delivery of training to ensure the delivery of high quality, effective and efficient professional services.

Comply with practice management standards, policies and procedures, including accurately and contemporaneously recording time spent on legal work and preparing invoices.

Essential Criteria

Reference checks
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

Job Code: 1452

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