Solicitor – Native Title & Public Sector Lawyer (Flexible)

Attorney-General's Department – Official; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Part-time options

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Job summary

The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies and departments, including legal advice and representation before courts and tribunals. You will respond to native title recognition claims and compensation, advise on Aboriginal heritage matters, and review legislation, case law, and historical materials.

There are opportunities to support the wider Commercial, Environment and Native Title section.

Qualifications

• Experience in native title recognition claims and compensation work.
• Ability to review legislation, case law and scholarly materials.
• Willingness to support more junior solicitors and collaborate with senior counsel.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent the State in Aboriginal heritage matters.
• Respond to native title recognition claims and compensation claims.
• Analyse legal principles, legislation and case law; review historical materials.
• Support the Commercial, Environment and Native Title section as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Native title law

Court representation

Education

Australian law degree or equivalent

Admission to practice in SA

Job description

The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies and departments, including legal advice and representation before courts and tribunals. You will respond to native title recognition claims and compensation, advise on Aboriginal heritage matters, and review legislation, case law, and historical materials.

There are opportunities to support the wider Commercial, Environment and Native Title section.