
Law Clerks
10 hours ago
Law Clerks (APS3)
- Canberra
- Casual roles (up to 3 days per week)
We are seeking expressions of interest from law students interested in a law clerk role. The role is an opportunity to undertake legal research, assist with progressing legal matters and provide legal administrative support. It is on a casual basis up to 3 days per week in Commercial or the Office of General Counsel. Expressions of interest may be used to fill law clerk roles that become available over 2025.
**About us**
Australian Government Solicitor (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.
**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 over 715 staff, including over 500 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
**About the role**
AGS has vacancies for law clerks in Canberra in our Commercial and the Office of General Counsel practices. Our casual law clerks usually work up to 3 days per week and arrangements to accommodate university commitments may be negotiated.
In this role your tasks will vary day to day but may include:
- progressing routine property matters, and assisting with more complex matters in Commercial. Examples of matters you may work on include major infrastructure projects, and the acquisition of goods and services for Commonwealth agencies and the ADF
- assisting with specific aspects of constitutional legal advice and preparing case notes in the Office of General Counsel
- in all roles, legal research and general clerical tasks.
**About you**
The skills and experience we value include:
- an interest Commonwealth legal work (particularly in constitutional law, public law, property, advice work, or statutory interpretation)
- excellent academic results
- strong attention to detail
- previous paralegal or administrative support experience preferred
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- excellent legal research skills and clear writing skills
- ability to prioritise workloads, work under pressure and as a member of a team.
For further information about the requirements of the role, please refer to the role description below.
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.
With open door access to some of Australia’s most respected lawyers, we are a developer of talent and critical thinking. You will partner with our clients to deliver creative solutions to current and emerging legal issues of national importance.
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, please click the "Begin" button. Applications close at 5:00pm AEST on Thursday, 17 July 2025.
**Further enquiries**
Further information can be obtained by contacting:
**AGS Commercial**
Kim Da Pozzo, Human Resources Business Partner on 02 6253 7272.
**Office of General Counsel**
Natalie Lightfoot, Human Resources Business Partner on 02 6253 7529.
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