Administrative Support

• Administrative Assistant (APS2)
• Legal Administrative Assistant (APS3)
• Legal Assistant (APS4)

• Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
• Full-time, ongoing (non-ongoing positions may be offered)

The Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is seeking expressions of interest from administrators and legal assistants with varied levels of experience to become members of our legal support teams.

If you are interested in starting or progressing a career in legal administration please consider the role descriptions and apply.

About us
AGS is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.

AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government. It is a center of excellence and expertise in areas of law of importance to the Commonwealth and in managing complex, systemic and precedential issues for the Commonwealth.

AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.

AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 715 staff, including over 500 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.

About the roles

We are seeking candidates who are looking to start or expand their working career, have an interest in administration in a legal environment, and are enthusiastic and willing to learn. On-the-job training will be provided along with ongoing training and development. Fundamentally, a strong work ethic and a desire to work as part of a team and provide professional administrative service to lawyers.

Administrative experience required:

• APS 2 level roles are entry level positions and previous administrative experience would be an advantage but is not essential
• APS 3 level preferred administrative support with 12 months experience
• APS 4 level requires a minimum of 2 years’ legal administrative experience in a law firm or similar environment.

Please refer to the relevant role description below for duties and responsibilities of each position.

As a member of our Legal Support team you will:

• take an active role in assisting our lawyers to deliver a high standard of legal services to our clients
• maintain legal files and assist with client enquiries
• manage lawyers’ diaries and travel
• assisting with client billing and reporting, ensuring that administrative procedures align with AGS requirements
• assist to prepare, and in some cases draft, documents relevant to your role and send these to clients, courts, tribunals or other bodies.

To be successful in these roles you will have:

• administrative experience relevant to the role, good attention to detail and a professional approach, including the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy
• a genuine commitment and ability to deliver high quality client service
• well-developed written and oral communication skills
• good knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, Adobe), for more senior roles advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint as well as legal practice software systems such as Mattersphere, Elite, iManage, Desksite or Filesite
• a team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to the success of the team
• a genuine interest in developing your administrative skills further, with a focus on learning and improving processes as you grow within the role.

You will work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our employees commercially competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.

AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and, while our work can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.

To apply
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level.

To apply, please click the ‘Begin’ button. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Michelle Duncan, Executive Officer Office of General Counsel on 02 6253 7223.

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