Duty Lawyer, Criminal Law - Pool

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

The Legal Services Commission in Adelaide, SA seeks a motivated and client-focused legal practitioner for a long-term contract role in 5001 - ADELAIDE. You will hold a Category C Practising Certificate or be eligible, and be admitted or eligible for admission to practice in South Australia.

The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity and the ability to deliver clear, well-reasoned advice to diverse clients, including vulnerable groups.

Qualifications

• Hold a Category C Practising Certificate or be eligible to apply for one.
• Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia or currently eligible for admission to practise in South Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide accessible, high-quality legal services with client-focused support.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced court and duty lawyer environment.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, exercising sound judgement and integrity.

Skills

Client-focused

Adaptable

Judgement & integrity

Clear communication

Education

Category C Practising Certificate

Admitted to Supreme Court of South Australia or eligible for admission

Job description

Legal Services Commission
Job reference: req503
Location: 5001 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Motivated and client-focused legal practitioner with agenuine commitment to providing accessible, high-quality legalservices.
• Confident and adaptable professional who can workeffectively in a fast-paced court and duty lawyerenvironment.
• Collaborative team member who exercises sound judgement,professionalism and integrity when working with clients,colleagues and stakeholders.

You will:

• Hold a Category C Practising Certificate or be eligible toapply for one.
• Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of SouthAustralia or currently eligible for admission to practise inSouth Australia.

You will bring:

• Experience in establishing trust and confidence withclients and key stakeholders.
• Experience in communicating effectively with a wide rangeof people from cultural, ethnic and indigenous backgroundsand/or persons with a physical or mental illness.
• An ability to deliver high quality, concise advice byassessing problems logically, thoroughly and reliably with dueskill and diligence.
• An ability to relate well to members of the judiciary,support staff, government and non-government agencies, otherprofessional organisations, fellow legal practitioners andmembers of the public.

Salary Range

$77,210 – $88,048 per annum pro rata plus 12% superannuation andleave loading

As a not-for-profit organisation, Legal Services is able to offerits employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, includingup to $15,900 pre-tax Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for generalliving expenses.

Term of Employment

24-month Temporary Contracts available at the LSC1 classificationlevel.

Workplace Benefits

We provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to ouremployees that include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave for those employed within the LSCclassification stream.
• The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicatedcolleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned aboutemployee well-being.
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits through Smart Salary (as outlined above).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Payment of Practising Certificate for legal staff.
• Payment of relevant Professional memberships.
• Support for employees and their family through ourinclusive Employee Assistance Program.
• Supported training and development opportunities in areasincluding working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivityand trauma informed practice.
• Access to a comprehensive in-house legal ContinuingProfessional Development (CPD) program.
• Contemporary workplace accommodation.
• Career development opportunities within the team and theorganisation.
• Payment of employment screening checks.
• Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitnessprogram that give you and your family access to wide choice ofgyms and pools across South Australia.

Next Steps

To apply for this role, you will need to click on the Apply nowbutton. Have your resume, preferably in a PDF version ready to beattached and a cover letter.

Should you require any further information please direct your queryto Leah Annese, Manager Duty Lawyers on [phone].

Please refer to the position description for more detail.

We welcome applications from everyone. We are an inclusiveemployer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising ourstaff for their unique qualities, ideas, and insights.

Flexibility Statement
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.