Senior Government Solicitor - IR & Workers' Comp

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, seeks an experienced practitioner to provide legal advice and representation to government agencies across a broad range of civil law matters, with a focus on industrial relations, workers compensation, advocacy and litigation. The role involves managing complex matters, appearing in courts and tribunals, and delivering strategic legal guidance to clients.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted practicing certificate in South Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial relations, workers compensation, advocacy and litigation.
• Ability to manage complex civil matters and provide strategic legal advice.
• Court appearances and representation in tribunals and courts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to government agencies across civil matters, focusing on industrial relations and workers compensation.
• Manage complex matters, appear in courts and tribunals, and provide practical risk-based guidance.
• Support clients to effectively manage legal risk and deliver high-quality advocacy.

Skills

Industrial relations

Workers compensation

Advocacy

Litigation

Court appearances

Legal advice

Education

Unrestricted SA practising certificate

Job description

The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, seeks an experienced practitioner to provide legal advice and representation to government agencies across a broad range of civil law matters, with a focus on industrial relations, workers compensation, advocacy and litigation. The role involves managing complex matters, appearing in courts and tribunals, and delivering strategic legal guidance to clients.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted practicing certificate in South Australia.