Each year, I look forward to welcoming new law students and graduates to the Crown Solicitor’s Office. We look for talented and committed individuals who are passionate about providing high quality, client focussed legal services so we can deliver on our role as the NSW Government’s most trusted legal advisor.
A career at the CSO means a chance to:
As trusted legal advisors to the NSW Government, the CSO’s 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 manage thousands of matters each year, from conducting litigation and representing the state in courts and tribunals, to drafting legal documents and agreements.
Our government law expertise exposes us to matters at the forefront of legal developments.
The CSO offers entry-level career opportunities for law students and graduates.
We welcome and encourage applications from all diversity groups.
Work with us as a paralegal while you complete your degree. Many employees successfully apply for our graduate development program and continue their legal career with us.
Provide legal secretarial support to solicitors in a specialist legal practice group, and gain experience in all relevant aspects of legal practice administration.
Apply to join the CSO’s two-year graduate development program upon admission. From day one, you will contribute to client and file management and be exposed to unique and complex legal issues that will challenge your thinking.
Applications open in May 2025 to join our winter 2025 or summer 2026 intake periods.
Experience in different legal practice groups at the CSO.
On-the-job coaching by solicitors who have worked on some of the State's most high-profile cases.
Flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and support for your holistic wellbeing.
Engaging with clients and developing exceptional client service skills
Assistance navigating your first year with us through our graduate buddy program.
Ongoing training in litigation, advice writing and transactional work.
Complete the work experience requirement of Practical Legal Training.
Graduate development program: applications open in May 2025 to join our winter 2025 or summer 2026 intake periods and will be advertised on our current vacancies page and at Jobs DCJ.
Paralegal recuitment is advertised on our current vacancies page and at Jobs DCJ as roles become available.
Legal secretary recruitment is advertised on our current vacancies page and at Jobs DCJ as roles become available.
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For more information about what the CSO can offer students and graduates, contact our recruitment team.
14 Apr 2025