Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe Legal Services Commission is passionate about ensuring justice is available and accessible for all South Australians.
As the largest legal assistance service in SA, we ensure that South Australians have access to a trusted lawyer when they need help to be heard, provide them with easy ways to learn about their rights and responsibilities, and answer their legal questions.Each year over 140,000 South Australians benefit from the services we deliver.The Role
If you have always wanted to use your law degree to assist people experiencing disadvantage, this is the role for you!As a lawyer within the Civil Law Division, you will provide legal advice and representation in areas of civil law.
There will be a particular focus on providing legal assistance to people seeking asylum, people with disability, people with mental ill-health and people who do not have capacity to make decisions for themselves.This will include assisting individuals with protection visa appeals; reviews of guardianship, administration and mental health orders; and NDIS appeals.
You may be required to appear before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT), the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) and the Federal Court of Australia.If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in one of these roles, apply now!Salary Range
Appointment will be made based on your experience at either the LSC1 or LSC2 classification.LSC1 $81,261 - $88,109 pro rata including salary, superannuation, leave loading.LSC2 $97,898 - $105,037 pro rata including salary, superannuation, leave loading.As a not-for-profit organisation, Legal Services is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.Position Status
Multiple positions are available on ongoing or temporary contracts (to December 2025).Part time applications will be considered along with options for flexible working arrangements.What You Need For Success
The ideal candidate will be appointed based on their experience at either the LSC1 or LSC2 classification level and will be able to demonstrate the following:LSC1
Hold a Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for a Category C Practising Certificate.Possess a strong commitment to the principle of the equality of access to justice for all persons.Experience in communicating effectively with a wide range of people from cultural, ethnic and indigenous backgrounds and/or persons with a physical or mental illness.An understanding of the procedures and operation of the Department of Home Affairs, the NDIS, the ART, SACAT, the FCFCOA and / or the Federal Court.LSC2
Hold an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate in South Australia or eligible to apply for an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate in South Australia.Possess a minimum of two (2) years post admission legal experience.Demonstrated commitment to Civil Law matters involving migration, guardianship, mental health and/or NDIS appeals or other relevant areas of administrative law.Work and communicate effectively with persons from a wide range of backgrounds including understanding, and responding appropriately to cultural, ethnic and indigenous differences and to persons living with a disability.Knowledge/understanding of the procedures and operation of the Department of Home Affairs, the NDIS, the ART, SACAT, the FCFCOA and / or the Federal Court.We provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.Generous salary sacrifice benefits (as outlined above).Flexible working arrangements.Payment of Practising Certificate for legal staff.Payment of relevant professional memberships.Support for employees and their families through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program.Supported training and development opportunities in areas including working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice.Access to a comprehensive in-house legal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.Contemporary workplace accommodation.Career development opportunities within the team and the organisation.Payment of employment screening checks.Next Steps
To apply for this role you will need to submit your written application, consisting of a covering letter and your supporting résumé, to ****** .
All applications are to be submitted by 5pm Friday 7 February 2025.Please refer to the LSC1 and LSC2 Position Descriptions for further details.
Should you require any further information please direct your query to Alice Rolls, Manager, Civil Law Division on 8111 5784 .
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