Join to apply for the Deputy Crown Solicitor role at Department of Justice QLD.Department of Justice QLD provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Department of Justice QLD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$203,782.00/yr - $212,304.00/yrCareer defining opportunity | Key leadership, strategic, client engagement role leading Crown Laws litigation function.Shape and improve the future of Crown Laws service delivery.Initial 12 month contract.~$275k package + benefits + car park.The DepartmentIntellectually 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 servicing the Queensland Government across significant, high profile projects and matters.About The RoleThis newly created Deputy Crown Solicitor role is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team contributing to the new strategic direction and business plan of Crown Law. This role reports to the newly appointed Crown Solicitor who is leading an exciting period of improvement and modernisation of an already high performing legal practice.You Will Work Closely With Other Members Of The Leadership Team, Supported By Assistant Crown Solicitors And Experienced Lawyers And Focus OnLeading and directing lawyers, paralegals and support staff across a large insurance, risk and litigation practice.Providing strategic, expert legal advice on a mix of public liability, medical negligence, personal injuries, workers compensation and complex litigation matters.Building and developing positive client relationships to support the delivery of high quality legal services.Leading, and managing change within the team including implementing process and systems improvement to ensure high quality, bespoke client services.Leading, developing and maintaining an existing high performance and continuous improvement culture that promotes the full potential of each team member.Driving innovation and modernisation within the legal function by introducing new strategies, technologies, and best practices.Skills/ExperienceTo be considered for this role you will have:10+ years'' PAE in litigation and/or insurance litigation.An engaging, customer centric, solutions focussed, consultative approach with key clients.Demonstrated successful leadership of a high performance legal team with a collaborative leadership style.Experience implementing change and continuous improvement of systems and processes.The confidence and experience to advise and work closely with senior executives including Ministers, Director Generals and senior Government clients.A passion for innovation and continuous improvement of legal service delivery.BenefitsAwaiting you is:The opportunity to lead, modernise and improve a large practice within Crown Law.The opportunity to work on challenging, strategic, high-profile litigation.A flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions including flexible working hours and various leave provisions.Personal and professional development programs.Reasonable work hours.Salary package up to ~ $270,000 + car park.Apply NowAPPLY or contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 1300 804 625 or email peter@peppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 3876463. Please submit your resume in Word format only.Applying online through the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au is the preferred means to submit an application. To do this, access the ''apply online'' facility on the Smart jobs and careers website. You will need to create a ''My SmartJob'' account before submitting your online application.Peppercorn Recruitment has been exclusively retained to recruit this role. All third party applications will be forwarded to Peppercorn Recruitment for consideration in the process.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesGovernment Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Deputy Crown Solicitor