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Senior Lawyer


Commercial and Property Team; Commercial Property Insurance and Risk Branch; Crown Law; Brisbane City

Intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, personally rewarding and lifestyle accommodating is the basis of a career with Crown Law. With four 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

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Justice & Legal
Classification PO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/604159/24
Closing date 28-Nov-2024
Job duration Until 30 June 2025 with possibility of extension
Contact person Chris Maxwell
Contact details Phone: (07) 3031 5716
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Conduct a professional legal practice undertaking one or more of the types of legal work set out under the headings ‘Commercial Law stream' and ‘Property Law stream' below.
When required provide supervision and guidance to other members of the practice in conduct of legal matters.

As required, assist in:
- the provision of legal training to officers of client Departments and Crown Law;
- promoting Crown Law services to client Departments;
- the provision of specialist advice and guidance on questions of law and practice to other officers;
- liaising with officers of Government Departments, Corporations and Instrumentalities;
- negotiating skilfully in tough situations, winning concessions without damaging relationships; and
- writing and communicating clearly, succinctly in a variety of settings to convey messages that will achieve a desired effect.
• Participate in and maintain a proactive approach to self development, including:
- achievement of CPD points; and
- participation in Crown Law's performance management and development framework and any feedback processes.
• Comply at all times with the business standards, including:
- the client service charter;
- the requirement to meet set targets for billable hours;
- quality and timeliness measures; and
- the Quality Assurance framework

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/604159/24

Closing Date: Thursday, 28 November 2024

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