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SalaryLegal Services Commission
Job reference: 511194
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Legal Services Commission of South Australia is an independent statutory authority established to ensure all South Australians have access to quality, independent legal assistance. We have six office locations across both Metropolitan Adelaide and Regional South Australia which enable us to provide quality legal assistance to our community.
The Legal Adviser provides general legal advice and information in the areas of civil, family and criminal law through the Legal Help Line and face to face appointments. The Legal Adviser will also assist members of the public with applications for legal aid and make appropriate referrals to other agencies for assistance if legal aid is not available.
The Legal Adviser may be required to participate in the Community Legal Education programs conducted by the Commission and participate in any projects or initiatives Access Services may be undertaking, such as Court or Tribunal based outreach advisory services.
Salary Range
$73,217 – $76,750 p.a (ASO4)
Position Status
Temporary Contract
What You Need For Success
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia or currently eligible for admission to practice in South Australia.
- Experience in communicating effectively with a wide range of people from cultural, ethnic and indigenous backgrounds and/or persons with a physical or mental illness.
- Possess a strong commitment to the principle of the equality of access to justice for all persons.
- Ability to deliver high quality, concise advice by assessing problems logically, thoroughly and reliably with due skill and diligence.
Please note applications are being sought for inclusion into the ASO4 Legal Adviser Pool. This pool will remain in place for a period up to 12 months or until the pool is exhausted.
To apply for this role you will need to submit your written application, consisting of a covering letter and your supporting résumé, to . All applications are to be submitted by 5:00pm on Monday 5 December 2022.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details. Should you require any further information please direct your query to Chris Stone on (08) 8111 5506.
At the Legal Services Commission of South Australia, we welcome applications from everyone. We are an inclusive employer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising our staff for their unique qualities, ideas and insights.
Employees of the Legal Services Commission of South Australia can benefit from the generous salary packaging options that are available to them as staff members of a charitable organisation.
Further information can be obtained through Maxxia, Australia's largest salary packaging provider
Applications close: 05/12/2022 5:00 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
