About the Opportunity
We are seeking Senior Solicitors at the LEC4 and LEC5 classification to join the Civil Litigation Section of the Crown Solicitor's Office.
The successful applicants will provide high quality legal advice and representation on matters of varying complexity to clients of the Crown Solicitor's Office.
They 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 Business
The 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, native title claims, and land conveyancing and investigation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Providing high quality legal advice and representation to clients of the Crown Solicitor's Office.
2. Representing the State in common law claims arising from persons who were sexually or physically abused in State Care.
3. Providing advice and representation across a range of other claims and litigation as required.
Requirements
* A National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.
* An unrestricted practicing certificate within South Australia.
* Ability to work out of hours when required.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Contact Information
For more information, please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.