Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-trip facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Attorney-General's Department invites applications for a Senior Solicitor in the Government and Administrative Law Group (GALG) of the Crown Solicitor’s Office in Adelaide. The role focuses on advisory and representation work across administrative and public law matters.

Success in this position includes leadership, mentoring junior solicitors, and contributing to strategic guidance while handling diverse matters for South Australian Government entities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory and representation on administrative law, statutory interpretation and broader public law issues.
• Opportunities to conduct litigation, including as counsel, in SA courts and tribunals such as the SA Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Supreme Court.
• Mentor junior solicitors, act as matter manager, and provide strategic guidance within GALG.

Job description

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 862805
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: LEC2 – LEC4
Salary Range:
LEC2 $97,450 - $104,326 + Superannuation
LEC3 $120,018 - $130,919 + Superannuation
LEC4 $142,323 - $153,824 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 10:30pm, Sunday 15 November2026

About theOpportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Government andAdministrative Law Group (GALG) in the Public Law Section (PLS) ofthe Crown Solicitor’s Office which is led by Executive SolicitorsMelanie Cattonar and Sean O’Flaherty.

The successful applicant can expect to build a wide advice andrepresentation practice on a wide variety of legal matters,including matters that contribute to significant State governmentpriorities and reforms, for the whole of South AustralianGovernment, including Ministers, Departments statutory authoritiesand other instrumentalities. Solicitors in GALG provide advice onadministrative law, statutory interpretation and broader public lawissues, and are given opportunities to conduct litigation,including as counsel, in a number of courts and tribunals,particularly in the South Australian Civil and AdministrativeTribunal and the Supreme Court. Applicants for a role as LEC4Senior Solicitor would also perform a mentoring and leadership rolewithin GALG, working closely together with junior solicitors astheir matter manager, settling work and providing strategicguidance.

The successful applicant will bring to GALG an enquiring legalmind, a willingness to contribute in a positive team-based mannerand an ability to thrive in a busy practice with an engagingrepresentation/advice mix. The successful applicant will alsoderive the benefit of an emphasis on constructive leadership andmentorship with a directed and considered attention to performanceand career growth. Options for flexible working arrangements,excellent physical facilities including end-of-trip facilities, and a thriving social environment in PLS also serve as additionalreasons to apply.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact either Melanieor Sean to discuss their interest.

About theBusiness

The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General,provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies anddepartments, including legal advice, representation before courtsand tribunals, negotiating commercial contract, drafting andproduction of legal documents, counsel for the conduct of summaryprosecutions and Magistrate's appeals, native title claimmanagement, land conveyancing and investigation services.

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificateclearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicantswill be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) underany circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing sowill not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain anunrestricted practicing certification within SouthAustralia.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that isnot covered by this website please contact Melanie Cattonar,Executive Solicitor, Crown Solicitor's Office on [phone] or [e-mail]

The Attorney-General’s Departmentvalues workplace diversity and is committed to providing asupportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander People and people with disability are strongly encouragedto apply.

The South Australian public sectorsupports flexible ways of working including part-time workingarrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverseand desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunitiesfor more South Australians.

We are committed to makingreasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-freerecruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have anysupport or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us atthe time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.