Solicitor - Permanent And Temporary Positions Available

Details: Are you excited about growing and developing the breadth of your government legal expertise? If so, consider applying for roles at the ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS).

The ACTGS is the ACT Government’s legal service provider and offers broad opportunities to successful candidates to excel as a Government Solicitor.  

Together with the Office of the Solicitor-General, ACTGS operates as a legal practice providing legal services which aim to protect the interests of the Territory, its Ministers and agencies.

 ACTGS is seeking motivated lawyers with experience and interest in the following areas of practice:

• Public and Constitutional Law; Citizen Rights and Welfare; Claims, Inquests and Inquiries; Commercial Advising and Commercial Dispute Resolution; Property, Land and Construction; and Regulation and Employment.

Role of Solicitor

Under direction of the Practice Leader, the Solicitor provides legal services on routine matters. The Solicitor assists more experienced lawyers in the preparation and conduct of routine matters before courts and tribunals. Advice provided by the Solicitor typically includes matters that may be critical to the achievement of the overall objectives of Directorates or Agency, or the broader ACT Government.

For more information relating to the duties please refer to the attached Position Description.

ACTGS Career Development and Workforce

ACTGS actively encourages development of solicitors through movement between areas of practice. Development strategies also include transfers and outplacements with ACT Government agencies both at level and through higher duty opportunities. ACTGS also supports hybrid working arrangements which meet operational requirements. ACTGS supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Applicants must be admitted as an Australian legal practitioner. Successful applicants must be available to commence in their new role within six weeks of acceptance of offer.

Notes: An order of merit may be established for the purposes of recruiting similar positions in the future. Applicants may be selected on application only.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au