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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertJoin the NSW Crown Solicitors Office (CSO) Graduate Development ProgramInvest in your career to become a trusted legal advisorLocated in Sydney CBD, with flexible work arrangements availableClassification Grade: Legal Officer Grade I-IIISalary: $90,692 - $103,089 p.a. (excluding employers contribution to superannuation and annualised leave loading)Work type : Full-Time, 35 hours per week, temporary employment for up to 3 years (with the possibility of ongoing employment upon successful completion of the Program)We are excited to receive applications from talented law graduates to join the CSO Graduate Development Program (for admitted solicitors). We have two programs commencing in the next 12 months, a winter intake starting in August 2025 and a summer intake starting in February 2026. Our programWe offer a two-year graduate development program for admitted solicitors comprising rotations across various legal practice groups. These rotations provide an opportunity for admitted solicitors to develop their skills in advice writing, litigation and transactional work. Successful candidates will be provided with on-the-job training, which is complemented by a structured learning program. Candidates will also learn from highly experienced legal professionals and work on unique and varied legal matters.About the roleWe are looking for highly motivated law graduates who are looking to invest in their careers to become NSW Governments most trusted legal advisors. As a Solicitor in the Graduate Development Program, you will participate in a two-year rotational program and gain meaningful legal experience working in three different legal practice groups. You will develop the skills and experience required to conduct assigned legal matters as well as assist senior solicitors in the conduct of their legal matters (advice, transaction and/or litigation).Please be advised that most practice groups at the CSO regularly handle highly sensitive and potentially distressing photographic imagery, video, audio and other materials. This content may include graphic and explicit material that requires a high level of professionalism, emotional resilience, and discretion. The CSO provides professional wellbeing support to assist.We acknowledge and recognise that some areas of the law may cause greater impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates and offer support throughout the placement.Key Considerations:applicants must be prepared to work with content that may be disturbing or upsetting.a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards is essential.emotional resilience and the ability to manage stress effectively are crucial for this role.support and resources are available to help manage the impact of exposure to sensitive content.We encourage you to consider these factors carefully before applying. Your wellbeing and ability to perform at your best is of utmost importance to us.To be eligible for the program, you must be admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW prior to the commencement of the program for which you are applying to. You must also be willing and able to rotate into any practice group and accept any type of legal matter that is assigned to you.A recruitment pool may also be created from this recruitment process to fill similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.To learn more about the role, please review the role description here.Completion of a law degree and practical legal training by July 2025 or January 2026 (depending on the program intake) from an accredited law school or completion of the Legal Practitioners Admission Boards Diploma in Law Course.Admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and eligibility to hold a NSW practising certificate prior to commencement in the program.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 rolea copy of your qualifications (e.g. academic transcript)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.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 .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.We actively work to create a culturally safe and supportive environment and have programs and initiatives in place to support reconciliation.Our commitment to flexible workingThe 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. Were 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 annum20 days purchased leave annuallyinclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks which can be taken flexibly within 24 months to support the birth, adoption, altruistic surrogacy or permanent out-of-home care placement of a childstudy time up to 4 hours per weekextended 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 memberscoaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their teams wellbeingwe offer an annual Flu Vaccination programwe provide access to the Fitness Passport program a discounted workplace health and fitness progam available to staff and their familieswe provide a proactive wellbeing program to support employees working on sensitive matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr