**Attorney-General's Department**
**Job reference**: 635972
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
**Classification**: ASO3
**Salary Range**: $67,589 - $72,033
**Duration**: Up to 2 years
**Vacancy Type**: Full Time / Part Time
**Number of Positions Available**: Multiple
**Closing Date**: 11:30pm, Wednesday 4 December 2024
**About the Opportunity**
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is seeking to establish a pool of ASO3 paralegals to fill vacancies (of up to 24 months) as they arise within the Office.
The Paralegal officer undertakes legal-related work under the direction of a solicitor such as 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 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.
**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.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
- Currently undertaking third year or higher tertiary studies in law and able to work at least 0.6 FTE (3 days per week) on a regular basis.
- 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.
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**: 04/12/2024 11:30 PM