Paralegal Pool - Adelaide, Australia - SA Government -ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT

SA Government -ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
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Description

Attorney-General's Department

Job reference: 597073


Location:

ADELAIDE

Job status:
Short Term Contract


Eligibility:
Open to Everyone


Classification:
ASO3


Salary Range:
$66,590 - $70,968


Duration:
up to 3rd January 2025


Vacancy Type:
Full Time


Number of Positions Available:
Multiple


Closing Date: 11.30pm, Friday 7th June 2024


About the Opportunity
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is seeking to establish a pool of ASO3 paralegals to fill short
- term vacancies (of up to 12 months) as they arise within the Office.


The Paralegal Officer works within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) providing a legal support service to the Solicitor teams of the Office.

A Paralegal Officer may be qualified as a solicitor or have gained specific knowledge of the law through education and/or work experience.

The role involves the performance of legal-related work under the direction of a solicitor such as undertaking legal research, preparing draft correspondence and court documents, performing administrative tasks (filing, copying, scanning etc), analysing and summarising documents, fact checking and assisting practitioners prepare prosecution matters and run trials.


About the Business
The ODPP is an office of approximately 135 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.


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.


  • Employmentrelated Screening Check required.
  • Some out of hours work may be required.
  • Will 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
  • The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including parttime. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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.

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.


Applications close: 07/06/2024 11:30 PM
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