Principal Advocate - Legal Officer (Supervising)
About the job
The Principal Advocate (Supervising) Legal Officer position offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex parole advocacy and legal strategy within Corrective Services NSW. This senior advocacy job plays a crucial role in ensuring community safety and rehabilitation outcomes, while also providing strategic legal advice to senior executives. The team thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment, focusing on high-profile legal matters and operational reform.
You'll be responsible for
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Advocating
Regularly appearing as a solicitor advocate before the State Parole Authority in parole hearings and other relevant courts.📋
Managing legal matters
Leading and managing complex, sensitive, and high-risk legal matters involving parole and correctional operations.💼
Providing legal advice
Providing strategic legal advice to senior executives and operational stakeholders while supervising legal staff.Key criteria
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Extensive advocacy experience
Demonstrated experience in high-stakes legal advocacy environments.View
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Strong knowledge of criminal law
In-depth understanding of criminal and administrative law principles.View
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Experience supervising legal professionals
Proven ability to lead and develop legal teams effectively.View
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