Lawyer

Lawyer (APS Level 5, APS Level 6)

Dispute Resolution, Civil Claims team – Adelaide (non-ongoing)

Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is a group within the Attorney-General’s Department. It is one of Australia’s most significant national legal services providers, with offices in every capital city and approximately 320 lawyers who cover some 40 different areas of law related to government. AGS provides legal services through 3 national practice areas: AGS Dispute Resolution, the Office of General Counsel and AGS Commercial.

AGS Dispute Resolution provides specialist expertise in resolving and managing disputes – through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. We provide advice and act in all types of matters, across a range of areas of law and across jurisdictions – from small claims and disputes, to the largest and most sensitive litigation matters in which the Commonwealth is involved.

AGS is a self-funded fee-for-service Commonwealth trading enterprise competing in the market for the great majority of its work. Our lawyers have time recording responsibilities and billable targets. We have a strong focus on providing excellent legal advice and representation, outstanding client service, and on being effective and efficient in our business operations.

For further information about AGS practice areas and our business please visit our website www.ags.gov.au

About the role

AGS Dispute Resolution is seeking expressions of interest from Lawyers to fill a non-ongoing role (12 month contract) for its Civil Claims team in Adelaide. This position is designated as Lawyer and classified as either APS Level 5 or APS Level 6 within the APS Level 3-6 Broadband.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake the responsibilities set out in the Lawyer role description. The position would be most suitable for a person with at least 1-5 years’ post-admission experience. Candidates with more experience will be considered if they are willing to undertake supervised work of a kind and at a salary appropriate to a solicitor with this level of experience.

The successful applicant will have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), be admitted to practise law in Australia and possess the following skills and experience:

• ideally, 1-5 years’ relevant post-admission litigation experience, including experience in the practice of law related to common law personal injury matters
• the ability to provide a high standard of client service and develop and maintain strong client relationships
• excellent strategic thinking, research, analytical and writing skills
• demonstrated ability to work under pressure and in urgent circumstances either alone or as a member of a team
• capacity to meet personal net production/productivity/revenue targets
• the ability to prepare cost estimates for matters and effectively manage matters in accordance with agreed client arrangements
• excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and ability to persuade.

For further information about the requirements of the Lawyer position, please refer to the role description available below.

Remuneration

This is a non-ongoing role and will be offered on a 12 month term contract. The successful applicant will be covered by the Attorney-General’s Department Enterprise Agreement 2016. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant, depending on their skills and experience.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please click the “Apply” button below.

If you wish to express interest in this opportunity please provide:

• a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) indicating relevant experience with reference to the skills and experience for the role set out above
• your CV, which should include date of admission
• your academic transcript for your tertiary law qualification.

Eligibility

To apply for this role you will need to be an Australian Citizen. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.

Closing date

Applications close on 24 May 2017.

Further enquiries

Further information can be obtained by contacting Steven Minter, Human Resources Business Partner on 02 9581 7783.