Senior Solicitor

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

Classification: LEC4
Salary Range:
LEC3 $120,018-$130,919 + Superannuation
LEC4 $142,323-$153,824 + Superannuation
LEC5 $165,746-$180,058+ Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 111:30pm, Thursday 5 November 2026

About the Opportunity

The successful candidate will provide legal advice and representation to government agencies across a broad range of civil law matters, with a particular focus on industrial and employment law and workers compensation. The role involves managing complex matters, appearing in courts and tribunals, delivering strategic and practical legal advice, and supporting clients to effectively manage legal risk. We are seeking an experienced practitioner with strong expertise in industrial relations, workers compensation, advocacy, and litigation.

About the Business

The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies and departments, including legal advice, representation before courts and tribunals, negotiating commercial contracts, drafting and production of legal documents, counsel for the conduct of summary prosecutions and Magistrates' appeals, native title claim management, land conveyancing and investigation.

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.

Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted practicing certification within South Australia.

Additional Notes

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Ross Callow, Executive Solicitor, The Crown Solicitor's Office on (08) 000 or [e-mail]

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/ .