Employment Opportunities
The Society will, when received from Tasmanian law firms and organisations, provide complimentary listings of current opportunities for employment in the legal profession. Non-members/organisations are welcome to contact notices@lst.org.au regarding pricing and advertising options.
An opportunity has arisen for 2 (two) LP1 Legal Practitioners.
Follow the links below to review the position in detail.
Duties
- To prosecute allocated matters as solicitor and counsel in:
- Preliminary, interlocutory and ancillary matters relating to criminal proceedings:
- Summary prosecutions on behalf of the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities and agencies before the Magistrate Court and Tribunals;
- Child Safety Matters and appeals on behalf of the State of Tasmania before a range of courts and tribunals and;
- Criminal matters on behalf of the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities and Agencies before the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and Tribunals.
- To act as Solicitor and Counsel in such other litigious matters involving the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities and Agencies before the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court (all divisions) and Tribunals as may be allocated by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- To assist more experienced legal practitioners in relation to routine and complex criminal matters.
- To participate in performance management and file reviews as directed by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Essential Requirements
- Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
- Drivers licence.
For further information regarding the duties of the position, and how to apply, please visit the jobs website www.jobs.tas.gov.au under Department of Justice.
Salary: $79,356 to 97,793 per annum
Employment status: Fixed term for 2 (two) years
Location: Hobart
Closing Date: 06 September 2026 at 11:55pm
For more information contact:
Letita Fox
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Phone: 6165 3575
Email: Letitia.Fox@justice.tas.gov.au
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For more information and how to apply – click here.
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For more information and how to apply – click here.
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This is a permanent full-time position (73.50 hours per fortnight), based in Hobart.
For more information and how to apply – click here.
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For more information and how to apply – click here.
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For more information and how to apply – click here.
Applications close Friday, 18 September 2026.
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Working closely with clients, developers, consultants, government authorities and community stakeholders, you will play a hands-on role in matters that help shape Tasmania’s future.
For more information and how to apply – click here.
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- Part Time or Full Time – Contract Position as a Generalist Legal Practitioner
- Two (2) year contract
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For more information and how to apply – click here.
Applications close 4 September 2026.
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For more information and how to apply – click here.
- Full or part-time position
- Workload and hours negotiable
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Please email Tim on tim@bakerwilsondavies.com.au or his mobile 0447 772 157. All applications will be kept strictly confidential.
Mead Family Law are looking for a self-starting, motivated legal practitioner with at least two years’ post admission experience in Family Law. This role will suit an ambitious and organised practitioner looking to be a member of a small, experienced Family Law practice, with the opportunity of ample work both as solicitor and as counsel. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved in complex litigation in Family Law parenting matters, Family Law property matters, Child Safety applications (as child representative), and Family Violence matters.
This is an opportunity to join a busy practice, and to assist senior practitioners with complex matters, as well as allowing the applicant to grow their own practice specialising in the area of Family Law.
Qualifications and Experience
- We seek a practitioner with at least two years’ post admission experience in the area of Family Law, Child Protection and/or Family Violence.
- Prior experience in family litigation is an advantage.
- Experience in preparing and running defended matters.
Responsibilities within the firm
- Successful applicant will work closely with the directors of the firm on complex matters in relation to Family Law litigation and associated areas.
- Drafting Family Law, Family Violence, and Child Safety Court documents.
- Legal Research.
- Attending upon clients, taking instructions, settling documents and attending at Court.
An attractive salary package, and flexible working conditions including working from home (including some Court appearances) are offered.
Applications can be forwarded to tess@meadfl.com.au and we look forward to reading your current resume and covering letter addressing this advertisement.
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For more information and how to apply, contact Clarke & Gee on 6331 4433 or office@clarkeandgee.com.au.
An opportunity exists for a Legal Practitioner with at least 2 years PAE in civil and commercial litigation in a small Hobart firm. The role is perfect for an ambitious and driven practitioner looking to become a member of a dynamic firm working across a broad litigation practice area, ideally with experience appearing in courts and tribunals, dealing with clients and other solicitors and exercising some autonomy with file carriage and maintenance with remote working arrangements optional. The successful applicant will be exposed to complex litigation in the following areas, to name a few: Partnership Disputes, Director and Shareholder Disputes, Property Disputes, Securities Enforcement, Consumer Law Disputes and Franchise Disputes. This firm is a contemporary and dynamic firm, encouraging and assisting practitioners to develop and grow their own practice, specialising in an area (or areas) that they enjoy whilst working closely with an experienced practitioner who can offer supervision and mentoring.
Qualifications & experience
- at least 2 years post-admission experience preferred
- experience in civil and commercial litigation an advantage
- experience in court appearances
Tasks & responsibilities
- Working closely with Principal on complex matters in relation to general commercial litigation and insolvency.
- Drafting a range of associated documentation
- Legal research
- Attending client meetings and court hearings
Attractive salary package with flexible working conditions, including working from home, on offer.
If this sounds like the job for you, please email your details to convey@psalaw.com.au, enclosing your current resume and covering letter/email addressing the above.
Shields Heritage is a commercial firm, with offices in Hobart, Kingston and Launceston.
We are currently seeking a Commercial Solicitor with a minimum of 2+ years post admission experience in general commercial practice to provide assistance to our Hobart and Kingston offices.
To apply, please submit your resume addressed to the Managing Partner via email – shields@shieldsheritage.com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.