About Us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government's central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General's Department.
We deliver expert legal services to Commonwealth clients across a wide range of areas including dispute resolution, commercial law and constitutional and public law.
Job Description
AGS 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.
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.
Requirements
* 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
About the Role
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.
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.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must:
1. Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
2. Be accepted by community as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander