We are seeking expressions of interest from law students interested in opportunities to undertake legal and administrative support tasks on a casual basis up to 3 days per week in our Dispute Resolution practice.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 which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government. AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 680 staff, including over 470 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government. About the roleThe AGS Dispute Resolution practice (DR) is Australia's pre-eminent public law litigation practice. It has unrivalled experience and specialist expertise in providing dispute related legal advice and representation in every jurisdiction in Australia, across a diverse range of legal matters for Commonwealth agencies, including a very significant practice representing the Commonwealth's regulatory enforcement agencies, administrative law, tax litigation, employment law, torts law and information access law. AGS acts for the Commonwealth in the full range of disputes to which it is a party or in which it has an interest (including access to sensitive information) and advises on investigations including for law enforcement and national security agencies. DR also represents the Commonwealth before inquests, inquiries and royal commissions, and as the solicitor assisting royal commissions. In addition, DR has a specialist in-house counsel practice, led by Tim Begbie KC.In this role your tasks will vary day to day but may include substantial document review, legal research and general clerical tasks. AGS may also use expressions of interest to identify candidates for law clerk roles in other parts of AGS, including AGS Commercial and the Office of General Counsel.About youan interest in litigation and Commonwealth workexcellent academic resultsstrong attention to detailprevious paralegal or administrative support experience preferredgood communication and interpersonal skillsexcellent legal research skills and clear writing skillsgood knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, Adobe)ability to work under pressure and as a member of a team.
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