Indigenous Law Clerk (Casual) – Flexible Hours

Australian Attorney-General's Department; Sydney; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) seeks expressions of interest from Indigenous law students for casual Law Clerk (APS 3) roles up to 3 days per week across AGS national offices. Three full days preferred, with accommodation for university commitments where possible.

Duties include document review, preparing court documents and briefs to counsel, legal research and general clerical tasks, often urgent under government initiatives.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent legal research skills and clear writing skills.
• Good knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Initiative and flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Document review and preparation of court documents and briefs to counsel.
• Conduct legal research and undertake clerical tasks.
• Support government initiatives with timely deliverables.

Skills

Good communication

Legal research

Software knowledge

Initiative and flexibility

Under pressure & teamwork

Tools

Word

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) seeks expressions of interest from Indigenous law students for casual Law Clerk (APS 3) roles up to 3 days per week across AGS national offices. Three full days preferred, with accommodation for university commitments where possible.

Duties include document review, preparing court documents and briefs to counsel, legal research and general clerical tasks, often urgent under government initiatives.