Senior Lawyer

The Region Legal Services is committed to attracting the best lawyers to pursue their careers in the regions and offers generous financial and professional incentives. Regional salary allowance: 15% of the per annum salary while employed in the Northern Region (Whyalla / Port Augusta). Return trips to Adelaide with targeted professional development. Generous relocation assistance including removalist expenses, one‑way moving & travel costs, and short‑term accommodation. Relocation incentive payment paid over three instalments based on specific criteria. Please speak to Human Resources for more information. Refer to our Regional Workforce Incentives to find out what else Legal Services has to offer – Regional Workforce Incentives Summary Total Indicative Remuneration Package. Appointment will be based on your experience at either the LSC2 or LSC3 classification level LSC2 – $86,824 to $93,227 per annum pro rata plus the 15% allowance and superannuation. LSC3 – $101,768 to $111,920 per annum pro rata plus the 15% allowance and superannuation. 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 Ongoing contract available at the LSC2 or LSC3 classification level, based on experience. The role will primarily be based in Whyalla working with files, clients and teams in Whyalla and Port Augusta. What You Need for Success The ideal candidate will be appointed based on their experience at either the LSC2 or LSC3 classification level and will be able to demonstrate the following: Deliver high quality, concise advice by assessing problems logically, thoroughly and reliably with due skill and diligence. Communicate effectively with persons from a wide range of backgrounds, understanding and responding appropriately to cultural, ethnic and indigenous differences and to persons with a physical or mental illness. Have experience in legal practice, legal research, preparation of legal correspondence, court documentation and the justice system generally. Possess knowledge of family law, child protection law, practice and the law of evidence in South Australia. LSC3 Specific Requirements Hold an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate or be currently eligible to apply for one. Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and High Court of Australia or eligible for admission. Possess a minimum of 5 years post‑admission legal experience. LSC2 Specific Requirements Hold an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate or be currently eligible to apply for one. Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and High Court of Australia or eligible for admission. Possess a minimum of 2 years post‑admission legal experience. Location The towns of Whyalla and Port Augusta are located on Eyre Peninsula’s Spencer Gulf and offer an opportunity to live and work within a region where you can discover unique Australian natural wonders and the magic of exploring the Outback and the Flinders Ranges. 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 wellbeing. Generous salary sacrifice benefits through Smart Salary. 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 programme that gives you and your family access to a 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 PDF) ready to be attached along with a cover letter. Should you require any further information, please direct your query to Anna O’Brien, Team Leader Family Law at or Stephen Bourne, Director Family Law at . Please refer to the Position Description for further details. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr