Department of Communities and Justice
Senior Solicitor V - Torts Justice
🇦🇺Sydney, New South Wales, Australia9 days ago
A$154K – A$157KSeniorFull Time
Senior Solicitor V – Torts Justice – Talent pool
Flexible working hours + additional flex leave (up to 18 days per year)
Be part of a dynamic public sector team and work with legal experts of the industry
Temporary/Ongoing role based in the Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangements available
Salary Classification: Legal Officer Grade V
Salary: $ 154,403 - 157,430 p.a. base salary (employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading is paid in addition to the base salary.)
Work type: Full-Time – 35 hours per week, Temporary and Ongoing
* Our primary place of work is the CSO Office located at 60-70 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Please note we will be relocating to a new premises located at Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney in July 2026.
About the Role
This recruitment will be used to create a talent pool for the Torts Justice practice group. This talent pool may be used to fill ongoing and temporary full-time and part-time Senior Solicitor vacancies (Legal Officer Grade V) that may arise over the next 18 months.
As a Senior Solicitor (Legal Officer Grade V), you will be providing high level advice and representation to the Crown Solicitor’s clients in a range of complex litigation matters.
The successful candidate/s will be able to demonstrate capacity to supervise the work of junior solicitors in the practice group and ensure the provision of high quality, cost-effective and client-focussed legal services.
The Torts Justice Practice Group undertakes all aspects of the conduct of tort-related civil claims, in particular those involving law enforcement agencies, claims for intentional torts, and historical abuse claims.
Torts Justice Law Enforcement Agencies
About the CSO
The NSW Crown Solicitors Office (CSO) provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner.
We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector's core values. We are focussed on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.
For more information about the CSO, click here.
Essential Requirements:
Admitted as an Australian legal practitioner authorised to supervise legal practice by others;
Highly developed legal skills and extensive experience which enable provision of advice and representation in highly complex legal matters in areas of law in which the practice group specialises.
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How to apply:
For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include:
An updated resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role
The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.
You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0427 413 924 or email csorecruitment@cso.nsw.gov.au to further discuss.
Closing date: Sunday, 24 May 2026 (AEST 7:59PM)
Recruitment enquires: Please email csorecruitment@cso.nsw.gov.au and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will respond as soon as possible.
Our commitment to flexible working
The CSO has adopted a teams-based approach to flexible working. We recognise that everyone has different needs and preferences, and our flexible work culture allows you to adapt your work routine to suit you. We’re all about flexibility, productivity and driving good client outcomes.
We have generous leave provisions available for our employees that acknowledge individual preferences and responsibilities including:
Up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum
20 days purchased leave annually
Inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks (14 weeks + 2 bonus weeks) which can be taken flexibly within the first 24 months to support the birth, adoption, altruistic surrogacy or permanent out-of-home care placement of a child
Study time up to 4 hours per week
Extended Leave of up to 44 days after 10 years or up to 30.8 days after 7 years of service.
How we support health & wellbeing:
We offer an employee assistance program to support the wellbeing of employees in the workplace and in their personal lives, which also extends to family members
Coaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their team’s wellbeing
We offer an annual Flu Vaccination program
We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families
CSO's commitment to diversity
At CSO, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and other diverse communities.
