Legal Officer in Adelaide

This is a unique opportunity for a graduate solicitor to work on interesting and challenging legal and legal policy matters within the Office of the Chief Executive in the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD). Working closely in a small team with the Special Counsel to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for providing advice and assistance in a variety of matters, including:

• Researching and preparing legal advice to the Minister, Chief Executive, or other senior members of Government on the many and varied matters arising within the Chief Executive’s Office including Parole matters, criminal justice visa applications, burials, exhumations and repatriation of historical remains, reviews of freedom of information determinations and First Nations Voice to Parliament.
• Preparing briefings for Parliament and Cabinet submissions, including for judicial and statutory appointments and in relation to other issues impacting the administration of justice.
• Assisting in statutory reviews and maintaining a register of legislative obligations for the Minister and Department.
• Short term projects or matters arising in the Attorney-General’s Department, subject to interest and capacity.

Candidates are encouraged to apply if they value a diverse practice, working in a fast paced and supportive work environment with strong mentorship and excellent development opportunities.

The Office of the Chief Executive is responsible for providing support, advice, assurance, risk management and intergovernmental relations services to the Chief Executive to assist in meeting the overall AGD objectives. The AGD promotes justice by protecting the rights of all South Australians, holding people to account according to the law, improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.

Special Conditions for Employment:

• Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
• To be eligible to apply, applicants must be admitted, or eligible for admission, as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
• Applicants must clearly state within their CV their current admission status/expected admission status.

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.