Executive Solicitor
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 844421 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Location: Adelaide, CBD
About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proven manager, leader and outstanding legal practitioner to manage a team of Solicitor's within the Civil Litigation Section of the Crown Solicitor's Office. The Executive Solicitor assists the Assistant Crown Solicitor, Civil Litigation Section, to lead the provision of high quality, client focussed legal advice and representation to Government clients in the area of civil litigation in an efficient and timely manner. The Executive Solicitor will be responsible for managing the work and performance of solicitors within the Section. The Executive Solicitor will assist in the management and carriage of the practice of the Section and is accountable for the provision of leadership, management, performance management, professional development and digital practice within the Section. The Executive Solicitor will manage and have the carriage of a civil litigation practice and will plan and coordinate the work of solicitors under his or her management. The Executive Solicitor will provide high level advice to Government including extensive liaison with Ministers and Executive Officers in Government Agencies and will oversee the conduct of complex and sensitive litigious matters.
About the Business The Crown Solicitor's Office provides legal services to government specifically to Ministers, departments and other public sector agencies. This includes providing legal advice, conducting a wide range of litigation including representation before courts and tribunals, negotiating and drafting for commercial property and general commercial transactions, drafting and producing a broad range of other legal documents, conducting summary prosecutions, Magistrates' appeals and native title claims and land conveyancing and investigation. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Crown Solicitor’s Office, 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.
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.
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 Kate Redpath, Team Leader, Legal Support, Crown Solicitor’s Office on 08 7322 7339 or kate.redpath@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 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/. Applications close: 26/05/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - CSO_recruitment.pdf - Job Application Pack - Executive.pdf - SAES1 Executive Solicitor.docx.pdf Flexibility Statement
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