Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool.
If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles.
Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply.
A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
The key duties of the position include:Law Clerk (APS3)Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and SydneyCasual roles (up to 3 days per week)AGS Law Clerks - Affirmative Measures IndigenousAGS Indigenous Law Clerk casual employment registerLaw Clerk (APS3)Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and SydneyCasual roles (up to 3 days per week)Australian Government Solicitor is seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous law students interested in opportunities to undertake legal and administrative support tasks on a casual basis up to 3 days per week.
About usAustralian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government's central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General's Department.
AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges, and find solutions that deliver the best outcomes for Australia.
We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
About the roleAGS is looking for casual Law Clerks to work up to 3 days a week in any of our AGS national offices.
Three full days would be preferred but alternative arrangements to accommodate university commitments may be negotiated.
There may also be work available on an 'ad hoc' basis at times when workloads are heavy or other staff are not available.
In this role, your tasks will vary day-to-day but may include substantial document review, preparing court documents and briefs to counsel, legal research, and general clerical tasks, and undertaking often urgent work in relation to significant government initiatives.
The skills and experience we value include:Good communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent legal research skills and clear writing skillsGood knowledge of common software applications (e.g.
Word, Outlook, Adobe)Good attention to detailInitiative and flexibilityAbility to work under pressure and as a member of a team.For further information about the requirements of the role, please refer to the role description available on our recruitment portal.
To apply, please click the "Apply" button.
The Affirmative Measures (Indigenous) process is open only to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who meet the criteria below:
Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.Be accepted by the community as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.For general application form enquiries, please contact the Recruitment & Position Management team by emailing ******.
Further enquiriesCan be obtained by contacting the following AGS Human Resource Business Partners:
Commercial – All locationsKim Da Pozzo, Human Resources Business Partner, 02 6253 7272.
Dispute Resolution – All locationsJill Mackay, Human Resources Business Partner, 02 9581 7568.
Office of General Counsel – Canberra, Melbourne and SydneyNatalie Lightfoot, Human Resources Business Partner, 02 6253 7529.
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level.
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'.
This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.
Getting to know the Australian Government SolicitorAGS is unique.
Regarded as the leading provider of legal services to government, we are a national, commercially competitive law practice within the Attorney-General's Department.
Our team of around 715 employees, located in 7 offices around Australia, provides expert services in all areas of law connected with government.
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