About Us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government's central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General's Department.
Our Mission
We help Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia.
What We Do
* We deliver expert legal services to Commonwealth clients across a wide range of areas including dispute resolution, commercial law and constitutional and public law.
* We assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.
About the Role
We are looking for casual Law Clerks to work up to 3 days a week in any of our AGS national offices.
Responsibilities
* Substantial document review
* Preparing court documents and briefs to counsel
* Legal research and general clerical tasks
* Undertaking often urgent work in relation to significant government initiatives
Skills and Experience
We value good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent legal research skills and clear writing skills, good knowledge of common software applications, good attention to detail, initiative and flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure and as a member of a team.
Requirements
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level. The Affirmative Measures (Indigenous) process is open only to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who meet the criteria below.
Eligibility Criteria
* 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
To Apply
Please complete our online application form, indicating your location and practice area/s of interest.