Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 572109
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Classification: LEC1-LEC5 – dependent on experience
Salary Range: $70,841 - $155,351
Duration: up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: Multiple Positions Available
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 28th January 2024
About the Opportunity
The Environment & Planning Group (EPG) within the Crown Solicitor's Office, is responsible for providing high quality legal advice to and representation of government in the areas of planning law, environment protection, climate change, water, native vegetation, fisheries, energy and mining and others. The diverse range of work includes statutory construction and general advice on a range of legislation, as well as representation of the state in administrative appeals, prosecutions and judicial reviews.
Multiple roles are available across the range of LEC1 to LEC5, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidates. Senior Solicitors at the LEC4 and LEC5 range will be responsible for supervising junior solicitors and working independently on complex and sensitive matters.
About the Business
The Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO), through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies and departments, including legal advice, representation before courts and tribunals, negotiating commercial contracts, drafting and production of legal documents, counsel for the conduct of summary prosecutions and Magistrates' appeals, native title claim management, land conveyancing and investigation.
For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also CSO, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/law-and-justice/crown-solicitors.
Special Conditions for Employment
Employment 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.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C)
Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain a practising certificate within South Australia. For Senior Solicitors (LEC4 – LEC5), must possess or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted practicing certificate.
Additional Notes
You 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 Rina Reina, Executive Solicitor, Environment & Planning Group on 873227548 or Rina.Reina@sa.gov.au;
or Paula Stirling, Executive Solicitor, Environment & Planning Group on 873227560 or Paula.Stirling@sa.gov.au
Click 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: 28/01/2024 11:30 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.