Australian Attorney-General's Department – Perth WA
Law Clerk (APS3) Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney Casual roles (up to 3 days per week)
The key duties of the position include:AGS Law Clerks - Affirmative Measures Indigenous
Australian Government Solicitor is seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous law students interested in opportunities to undertake legal and administrative support tasks on a casual basis up to 3 days per week.
About us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government's central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General's Department.
AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia.
We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
About the role
AGS is looking for casual Law Clerks to work up to 3 days a week in any of our AGS national offices.
Three full days would be preferred but alternative arrangements to accommodate university commitments may be negotiated.
There may also be work available on an 'ad hoc' basis at times when workloads are heavy or other staff are not available.
In this role your tasks will vary day-to-day but may include substantial document review, preparing court documents and briefs to counsel, legal research and general clerical tasks, and undertaking often urgent work in relation to significant government initiatives.
The skills and experience we value include:
good communication and interpersonal skills excellent legal research skills and clear writing skills good knowledge of common software applications (e.g.
Word, Outlook, Adobe) good attention to detail initiative and flexibility ability to work under pressure and as a member of a team.
You will work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest.
We offer our employees commercially competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.
AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity.
We understand that work is only part of your life and, while our work can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.
To apply
The Affirmative Measures (Indigenous) process is open only to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who meet the criteria below.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must:
• be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• be accepted by community as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
For details to express interest in casual employment with AGS by completing our online application form, indicating your location and practice area/s of interest.
To apply, please click the "Apply" button.
Eligibility
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level.
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