Generalists - In-house (Legal) Government - State (Government & Defence) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Location: Adelaide Classification: SAES1 Duration: Up to 3 years Vacancy Type: Full Time Number of Positions Available: 1 Closing Date: 11:30pm, Saturday 14 December 2024 About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proven manager, leader and outstanding legal practitioner to manage a team of Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) Solicitor's within the Employment Law Group.The Executive Solicitor is a member of the CSO's Civil Litigation Section wider management group and is responsible for: Managing the Employment Law Group including oversight of the conduct of complex and sensitive employment law matters, building and maintaining client relationships, allocation of legal work, and supervision of solicitors.Working collaboratively within the Civil Litigation leadership team to assist in the management of the section including supporting staff well-being, developing staff, engaging in performance management as needed, and supporting and developing digital practice.Provision of high quality, timely, client focussed, practical and independent legal advice and representation on complex and sensitive legal matters across the South Australian Government.Proven experience in running a digital practice is strongly desired.Applications are invited from highly qualified individuals with experience in Employment Law, who possess good communication, and management skills and who have demonstrated an ability to build and maintain client relationships.About the Business The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to the South Australian Government.The Civil Litigation Section delivers legal services to Government Agencies across a broad range of civil practice areas including civil and commercial proceedings, industrial and employment law advice and representation, coronial enquires, medical negligence, royal commissions and victims of crime and other important priority areas of Government.Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested.Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.Employment-related Screening Check required.Some out of hours work may be required.Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.Currently admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of Australia or eligible to be admitted.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.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.Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below.For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Elizabeth Watson, Assistant Crown Solicitor on7322 7646 or ******.Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.The Attorney-General's Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.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.If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our websitehttps://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.How do your skills match this job? How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights.The Attorney-General's Department (AGD) brings together a diverse group of functions in the justice sector for and on behalf of the South Australian community.The Department's vision is of an inclusive, safe and fair South Australia.Our purpose is to promote justice by protecting rights, holding people to account in line with the law, improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.What we do The Attorney-General's Department (AGD) brings together a diverse group of functions in the justice sector for and on behalf of the South Australian community.The Department's vision is of an inclusive, safe and fair South Australia.Our purpose is to promote justice by protecting rights, holding people to account in line with the law, improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.Researching careers? 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