Legal Officer

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Flexible working

Job summary

The Attorney-General’s Department in Adelaide is seeking a graduate solicitor to work on diverse legal and policy matters in the Office of the Chief Executive. You will collaborate closely with the Special Counsel to the Chief Executive, providing advice and assistance across Parole matters, FOI matters, and parliamentary submissions.

The role offers mentorship, strong development opportunities, and a fast-paced, supportive environment within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Admitted or eligible for admission as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.

Responsibilities

• Researching and preparing legal advice to the Minister, Chief Executive, or other senior Government members on matters from the Chief Executive’s Office including Parole, criminal justice visa applications, burials, exhumations and repatriation of historical remains.
• Preparing briefings for Parliament and Cabinet submissions, including judicial and statutory appointments and related justice issues.
• Assisting in statutory reviews and maintaining a register of legislative obligations for the Minister and Department.
• Undertaking short term projects or matters arising in the Attorney-General’s Department as capacity allows.

Job description

About the Opportunity

Classification: LEC1 Salary Range: $81,428- $88,023 + Superannuation Duration: Up to 2 years Vacancy Type: Full Time Number of Positions Available: 1 Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday 12 October 2026

This is a unique opportunity for a graduate solicitor to work on interesting and challenging legal and legal policy matters within the Office of the Chief Executive in the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD). Working closely in a small team with the Special Counsel to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for providing advice and assistance in a variety of matters, including:

• Researching and preparing legal advice to the Minister, Chief Executive, or other senior members of Government on the many and varied matters arising within the Chief Executive’s Office including Parole matters, criminal justice visa applications, burials, exhumations and repatriation of historical remains, reviews of freedom of information determinations and First Nations Voice to Parliament
• Preparing briefings for Parliament and Cabinet submissions, including for judicial and statutory appointments and in relation to other issues impacting the administration of justice
• Assisting in statutory reviews and maintaining a register of legislative obligations for the Minister and Department
• Short term projects or matters arising in the Attorney-General’s Department, subject to interest and capacity

Candidates are encouraged to apply if they value a diverse practice, working in a fast paced and supportive work environment with strong mentorship and excellent development opportunities.

About the Business

The Office of the Chief Executive is responsible for providing support, advice, assurance, risk management and intergovernmental relations services to the Chief Executive to assist in meeting the overall AGD objectives. The AGD promotes justice by protecting the rights of all South Australians, holding people to account according to the law, improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.

Special Conditions for Employment

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.

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
• To be eligible to apply, applicants must be admitted, or eligible for admission, as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
• Applicants must clearly state within their CV their current admission status/expected admission status.

Additional Notes

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. 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 website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Edwina Handshin, Special Counsel, Office of the Chief Executive on [phone] or [e-mail].