Solicitor

Classification:

LEC1-LEC3

Salary Range:

$71,903- $78,045, $86,824 - $93,227, $101,768-$111,920+ Superannuation

Duration:

up to 2 years

Vacancy Type:

Full Time

Number of Positions Available:

1

Closing Date:

11:30pm, Friday 5th December 2025

About the Opportunity

Join a dynamic legal team responding on behalf of the State of South Australia to historic dispossession, and providing practical reconciliation. You will assist senior solicitors and counsel in responding to native title recognition claims, and to claims for native title compensation, as well as advising and representing the State in Aboriginal heritage matters. The role not only requires the analysis of legal principles, legislation and case law, but also the review of historical, ethnographic, anthropological, archaeological and linguistic materials. You will also have opportunities to support the work of the wider Commercial, Environment and Native Title section.

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 hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

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

Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required.

Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Samuel Whitten, Executive Solicitor, CSO, on+61874246648 or Samuel.Whitten@sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

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/.

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What we do The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) brings together a diverse group of functions in the justice sector for and on behalf of the South Australian community.

The Department’s vision is of an inclusive, safe and fair South Australia. Our purpose is to promote justice by protecting rights, holding people to account in line with the law, improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.

What we do The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) brings together a diverse group of functions in the justice sector for and on behalf of the South Australian community.

The Department’s vision is of an inclusive, safe and fair South Australia. Our purpose is to promote justice by protecting rights, holding people to account in line with the law, improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.

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