Legal Officer Family Advocacy And Support Service

Legal Services Commission
Job reference: 586712
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneThe OrganisationThe Legal Services Commission (Legal Services) is passionate about ensuring justice is available and accessible for all South Australians. As the largest legal assistance service in SA, we ensure that South Australians have access to a trusted lawyer when they need help to be heard, easy ways to learn about their rights and responsibilities, and service to answer any legal questions.Each year over 140,000 South Australians benefit from the services we deliver.The RoleThe Legal Officer will undertake assigned legal aid files in family law matters including acting and appearing as an advocate on behalf of adults in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The Legal Officer will appear as a representative in family dispute resolution matters specialising in property matters. The Legal Officer in an LSC2 role will hold a minimum of 2 years post admission legal experience.The Legal Officer provides assistance with the duty lawyer service in the FCFCOA and across the Family Law Division as required.If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, apply now!Salary$96,040 - $103,041 per annum (LSC2) per annum including superannuation and leave loading with access up to $15,900 pre-tax Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) savings.As a not-for-profit organisation, the Legal Services Commission is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.Term of Employment ContractOngoing contractWhat you need for successThe ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Hold an unrestricted Category C Practicing Certificate or currently eligible to apply for an unrestricted Category C Practicing Certificate.
• Possess a minimum of two (2) years’ post admission legal experience.
• Deliver high quality, concise advice by assessing problems logically, thoroughly and reliably with due skill and diligence.
• Communicate effectively with persons from a wide range of backgrounds including understanding, and responding appropriately to cultural, ethnic and indigenous differences and to persons with a physical or mental illness.

Workplace BenefitsWe provide a range financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits (as outlined above)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Payment of employment screening checks
• Payment of Professional memberships
• Support for you and your family through our inclusive Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported training and development opportunities
• Contemporary accommodation
• The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues.

Next StepsTo apply for this role, you will need to submit: cover letter and your supporting resume by 11pm, Sunday 7 April 2024. Please email to . Please refer to the Position Description for further details. Should you require any further information please direct your query to Michelle Burckhardt on 8111 5309.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.
Applications close: 07/04/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
-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.