Classification:
LEC4 - LEC5Salary Range:
$122,540-$133,250 and $144,353-$157,681Duration:
up to 18 monthsVacancy Type:
Full TimeNumber of Positions Available:
MultipleClosing Date:
11:30 PM, Tuesday 28 January 2025About the OpportunityThe Civil Litigation Section of the Crown Solicitor's Office is recruiting for Senior Solicitors at the LEC4 and LEC5 classification. The successful applicants will provide high quality legal advice and representation on matters of varying complexity to clients of the Crown Solicitor's Office. The successful applicants will be responsible for providing quality legal advice and representation for government across a wide range of Civil Litigation matters, including representing the State in common law claims arising from persons who were sexually or physically abused in State Care and providing advice and representation across a range of other claims and litigation as required.About the BusinessThe 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 EmploymentEmployment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Some out of hours work 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 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 Elizabeth Watson, Assistant Crown Solicitor, Crown Solicitor's Office on 08 7322 7646 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.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/ .
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