Impactful Native Title & Aboriginal Heritage Solicitor

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney-General’s Department invites applications for a legal specialist to join the Crown Solicitor's Office in Adelaide, working within the native title and public law portfolio. You will collaborate with senior solicitors to respond to native title recognition claims and claims for native title compensation, and to advise the State in Aboriginal heritage matters.

The role involves analysing statutes, case law, and historical materials, and supporting the Commercial, Environment and

Qualifications

• Legal analysis of principles, legislation and case law.
• Review historical ethnographic, archaeological and linguistic materials.

Responsibilities

• Respond on behalf of the State of South Australia to native title recognition claims and claims for native title compensation.
• Advise and represent the State in Aboriginal heritage matters.
• Analyze legal principles, legislation and case law and review related historical materials.

Job description

The Attorney-General’s Department invites applications for a legal specialist to join the Crown Solicitor's Office in Adelaide, working within the native title and public law portfolio. You will collaborate with senior solicitors to respond to native title recognition claims and claims for native title compensation, and to advise the State in Aboriginal heritage matters.

The role involves analysing statutes, case law, and historical materials, and supporting the Commercial, Environment and