Solicitor - pool

Classification: LEC1,2,3,4 and 5Salary Range: $71,903-$78,045, $86,824-$93,227, $101,768-$111,920, $122,540-$133,250 and $144,353-$157,681Duration: up to 12 monthsVacancy Type: Full TimeNumber of Positions Available: MultipleClosing Date: 11:30 PM, Sunday 16 February 2025 About the Opportunity Successful applicants are placed in a pool and notified, if and when, suitable vacancies arise. Solicitors/prosecutors provide an effective contribution to the processing of legal matters throughout the South Australian Judicial system by preparing files for trial and through involvement in the conduct of those trials. As a solicitor/prosecutor in the ODPP, you will have daily interaction with legal and non-legal staff within the ODPP, as well as a wide range of external stakeholders including SAPOL, defence counsel, court officials, victims and witnesses. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities performed by a solicitor/prosecutor include preparing ODPP files for prosecution, liaising with victims of crime and appearing in court on non-trial matters on the instructions of the Director in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts of South Australia. About the Business The ODPP is an office of approximately 185 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards. Special Conditions for Employment Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Some out of hours work may be required. Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required. Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C). Must be admitted, or eligible for admission, as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia. Travel to country areas involving overnight absences may be required. Will be required to work in different teams within the ODPP. Will be exposed, either directly or indirectly to confidential, sensitive, confronting and/or distressing material including photographs, written descriptions and other evidentiary material. Application Process 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 Robyn Richardson, Executive Managing Solicitor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on (08) 7322 7055 or 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr