Senior Research Officer (Legal) x2
Judicial Commission of NSW
Posted 5 days ago
We have two opportunities available: one on-going opportunity and one parental leave cover. For both roles, we are open to part time (minimum 4 days/week) and would also consider a secondment from another agency. The parental leave cover is a 12-month contract.
The successful candidate will:
Review and prepare draft material, and conduct legal research, in relation to legal issues addressed in either the Sentencing Bench Book, Local Court Bench Book or Criminal Trial Courts Bench book.
Review and prepare draft material, and conduct legal research, including in relation to criminal procedural, sentencing and evidentiary issues
Write/contribute to articles concerning trends in criminal law, sentencing patterns and current legal issues suitable for publication by the Commission
Oversee more junior members of the team
The ideal candidate will have:
Tertiary qualifications in law plus a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the practice of criminal law
Demonstrated criminal trial experience and/or conducting criminal law matters
Extensive knowledge of criminal law including sentencing law, evidence law and criminal practice and procedure
High level oral and written communication skills, including an ability to produce legal text to a standard suitable for publication
Supervisory experience in a legal office environment
About the Judicial Commission
Our work is designed to enhance public confidence in the judiciary by promoting the highest standards of judicial behaviour and decision making. We are leaders in judicial education and sentencing research and share our knowledge and experience with the global network of judiciaries and judicial education providers.
The Commission is a highly collegiate work environment and supports a flexible working model, with an office located in Sydney CBD. We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the community we serve.
Remuneration package from $113,574 – 125,720, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
How to apply for this job
To apply please submit a covering letter and a CV.
To ask any questions or to request adjustments, please contact HR at [email protected] using the subject line Senior Research Officer.
Applications close 24th August
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