Intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, personally rewarding and lifestyle accommodating is the basis of a career with Crown Law. With five legal branches and 15 teams, a broad range of legal services are offered with many opportunities. You will enjoy a flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions. We offer competitive salary packages and generous superannuation. Other benefits include part-time arrangements, flexible working hours, various leave provisions, telecommuting, reward and recognition programs and employee assistance schemes. Crown Law is committed to the personal and professional development of all staff, providing a number of programs to help staff reach their full potential. Our values are - Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility.

Job details

The Senior Lawyer is responsible for providing expert legal advice and managing complex or sensitive matters requiring substantial professional judgement, while also providing guidance to junior lawyers in the WorkCover team.

Key responsibilities: 

• Managing litigation under Queensland's workers' compensation framework, including the defence of claims from the service of a notice of claim for damages, through the pre-court process and if necessary, through litigation up to and including trials and appeals. 
• Providing high-quality advice on liability, indemnity, quantum, and settlement. 
• Conducting advocacy or instructing counsel to conduct advocacy in conferences and mediation and in courts and tribunals, including originating and interlocutory applications, trials and appeals. 
• Providing strategic risk management and dispute resolution advice. 
• Advising on complex claims involving asbestos, psychological injury, or third party indemnity disputes.

Why Join Crown Law?

Crown Law offers a career that is rewarding, engaging and supportive of your work life balance. Here's what you can expect:

• A permanent/temporary, flexible full time / part time Queensland public sector role. 
• WFH and flexible work arrangements, including a 36.25-hour work week 
• Salary package: $133,602.00 - $143,124.00 plus leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Access to professional development programs, secondment opportunities, and leadership training. 
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and respect. 
• A focus on staff well-being, with strategies to support resilience in managing complex or sensitive matters.

We Value Diversity 

Crown Law is dedicated to fostering a positive and balanced work environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

How to Apply 

Please review the attached Role Description and use the “Apply online” button to login or create a My SmartJob account to submit your cover letter and resume.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 688792-26-Role Description (Word, 102KB)
  Role Description
  
  688792-26-Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 568KB)
  Information Package for Applicants