Solicitor

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Classification: LEC4 or LEC5Salary Range: $122,540 - $133,250 or $144,353 - $157,681Duration: up to 12 monthsVacancy Type: Full TimeNumber of Positions Available: 1Closing Date: 11:30 PM, Sunday 9 February 2025 About the Opportunity The HRO team advises and represents the Attorney-General in proceedings for orders requiring the post-sentence supervision of serious offenders. The Solicitor will provide high quality, timely, independent legal advice and representation on matters of varying complexity and sensitivity. The Solicitor will be responsible for the coordination, knowledge management and legal practice of the HRO work to ensure applications and proceedings are handled effectively and efficiently with continued high quality of advice and representation. The Solicitor may have the opportunity to contribute to the other diverse legal work of the Public Law Section. About the Business The Crown Solicitor's Office provides legal services to government specifically to Ministers, departments and other public sector agencies. This includes providing legal advice, conducting a wide range of litigation including representation before courts and tribunals, negotiating and drafting for commercial property and general commercial transactions, drafting and producing a broad range of other legal documents, conducting summary prosecutions, Magistrates' appeals and native title claims and land conveyancing and investigation. 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. Some out of hours work may be required. Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required. Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted practicing certificate within South Australia. 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. 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 Katherine Dellit, Assistant Crown Solicitor, Crown Solicitor’s Office on 08 7322 7478 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