Law Clerk Pool

Description:

Classification: ASO3
Salary Range: $67,589-$72,033 + superannuation
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: Multiple
Closing Date: 11:30 PM, Thursday 10 April 2025

About the Opportunity

The primary purpose of the Law Clerk is to support the legal practice of the Office. The law clerk is responsible for updating details of files and maintaining all records within each file for their allocated solicitors.

The law clerk is also responsible for the drafting and settling of legal documents, and submitting documents to the court via the court portal.

About the Business

The ODPP is an office of approximately 185 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .

Special Conditions for Employment

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.

Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
May be required to work in different teams within the ODPP Will be exposed, either directly or indirectly to confidential, sensitive, confronting and/or distressing material including photographs, written descriptions and other evidentiary material.

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 Craig Wilton, Law Clerk Manager, Office of the Public Prosecutions on (08) 7322 7055 or craig.wilton@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/ .

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.