Attorney-General's DepartmentJob reference: 635972Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to EveryoneClassification: ASO3Salary Range: $67,589 - $72,033Duration: Up to 2 yearsVacancy Type: Full Time / Part TimeNumber of Positions Available: MultipleClosing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 4 December 2024About the OpportunityThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is seeking to establish a pool of ASO3 paralegals to fill vacancies (of up to 24 months) as they arise within the Office.The Paralegal officer undertakes legal-related work under the direction of a solicitor such as legal research, preparing draft correspondence and court documents, performing administrative tasks (filing, copying, scanning etc), analysing and summarising documents, fact checking and assisting practitioners prepare prosecution matters and run trials.About the BusinessThe 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.For more information about the Attorney-General's Department and DPP, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.Special Conditions for EmploymentEmployment 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.Employment-related Screening Check required.Some out of hours work may be required.Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.Currently undertaking third year or higher tertiary studies in law and able to work at least 0.6 FTE (3 days per week) on a regular basis.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 NotesYou 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 Maddie Turner, Director Business Services, DPP on (08) 7322 7055 or ****** 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 https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.Applications close: 04/12/2024 11:30 PM
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