Legal Secretary

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 584870
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneClassification: ASO2
Salary Range: $57,842- $62,221
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 31 March 2024About the OpportunityThe Legal Support Officer will provide administration support to a team of Solicitors within the Public Law section. Working primarily within a digital environment, the Legal Support Officer is relied upon to contribute to the smooth running of the office by providing an effective admin and secretarial support service to solicitors, the Team Leader and the wider administrative support team as required.About the BusinessThe Crown Solicitor’s Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to the South Australian Government. The Public Law Section delivers legal services to Government Agencies across a broad range of public law litigious and non-litigious practice areas including administrative and constitutional law, State taxation, charitable trusts, child protection, regulatory prosecutions and other important priority areas of Government.For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also the Crown Solicitor’s Office, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/justice-system/crown-solicitors-office.Special Conditions for EmploymentEmployment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.Some out of hours work may be required.Additional NotesYou will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Nikki Magnusson, Team Leader Legal Support, CSO on 7424 6455 or nikki.magnusson2@sa.gov.auClick Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website .
Applications close: 31/03/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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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.