The Organisation
Legal Services is passionate about ensuring justice is available and accessible for all South Australians. As the largest legal assistance service in SA, we ensure that South Australians have access to a trusted lawyer when they need help to be heard, easy ways to learn about their rights and responsibilities, and service to answer any legal questions.
Each year 140,000 South Australians benefit from the services we deliver.
The Opportunity
The Criminal Law Practice Division is seeking experienced criminal lawyers to join their established and supportive Major Indictable teams.
Working from Adelaide or a suburban office, the Lawyer or Senior Lawyer will manage a diverse criminal law practice across all South Australian criminal courts. They will conduct counsel work on their own files, including bail applications, pre-trial conferences, sentencing hearings, and trials, and may also engage in Supreme Court practice through bail reviews, High Risk Offender applications, and appeals.
As a key member of the team, you will support colleagues by assisting with hearings and tasks, including short-notice appearances such as bench warrants and Duty Lawyer shifts. You will work collaboratively with more senior lawyers on complex matters, including Supreme Court trials and appeals, and may also contribute to specialised court programs such as Diversion Courts or outreach services.
If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, apply now
Total Indicative Remuneration Package
LSC2 Lawyer: $98,332 - $105,503 per annum pro rata including salary, superannuation and leave loading.
LSC3 Senior Lawyer: $115,069 - $126,439 per annum pro rata including salary, superannuation and leave loading
As a not-for-profit organisation, Legal Services is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.
Term of Employment
Appointment will be made at either the LSC2 or LSC3 classification level dependent on experience.
12-24 month Temporary Contracts available.
What You Need for Success
The ideal candidate will:
* Hold an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate.
* Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and High Court of Australia.
* Be appointed to the Legal Services General Panel of Practitioners or be eligible for appointment.
* Relate well to members of the public and staff by engendering trust, confidence, openness and frankness.
* Confidently provide concise legal advice by assessing problems logically, thoroughly and reliably with due skill and diligence.
* Possess a broad knowledge of governmental and private agencies in the social welfare and justice system.
LSC2:
* Possess a minimum of 2 years post admission legal experience.
* Possess experience in the criminal justice system in South Australia as both solicitor and counsel.
LSC3:
* Possess a minimum of 5 years post admission legal experience.
* Possess significant experience in the criminal justice system in South Australia, including as an advocate in both the superior and summary criminal courts.
Workplace Benefits
We provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:
* The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.
* Generous salary sacrifice benefits through Smart Salary (as outlined above).
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Payment of Practising Certificate for legal staff.
* Payment of relevant Professional memberships.
* Support for employees and their family through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program.
* Supported training and development opportunities in areas including working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice.
* Access to a comprehensive in-house legal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
* Contemporary workplace accommodation.
* Career development opportunities within the team and the organisation.
* Payment of employment screening checks.
* Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.
Next Steps
To apply for this role, you will need to click on the Apply now button. Have your resume, preferably in a PDF version ready to be attached and a cover letter. All applications are to be submitted by 23/11/2025 at 11:59 PM.
Should you require any further information please direct your query to Chris Edge, Director Criminal Law on
Please refer to the Position Descriptions for further information:
* LSC3 Senior Lawyer Criminal Law
* LSC2 Lawyer Criminal Law
We welcome applications from everyone. We are an inclusive employer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising our staff for their unique qualities, ideas, and insights.
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.