graduate solicitor pool

Attorney-General's Department

Job reference: 700421

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: LEC1

Salary Range: $71,903 - $78,045 + superannuation

Duration: up to 2 years

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Number of Positions Available: Multiple

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 7th October 2025

About the Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for graduate solicitors looking to work with a high-profile legal team and kick-start your career with the Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) in the SA Government. Successful applicants are placed in a pool and notified, if and when, suitable vacancies arise. Successful applications for the pool are valid for a period of twelve months for appointment to temporary positions for periods of up to 2 years. These roles may lead to longer term or ongoing appointments as vacancies arise.

To be eligible to apply for the Graduate Solicitor Pool, applicants must be admitted, or eligible for admission, as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia by 30th June 2026. Applicants must clearly state within their CV their current admission status / expected admission status. Reporting to the Crown Solicitor through the Assistant Crown Solicitor, your main responsibilities will be to provide high quality legal advice and representation on matters of ordinary complexity to clients of the CSO.

More specifically, your day-to-day responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Researching and preparing legal opinions and other written and oral advice on less complex matters of law
• Preparing court documents, affidavits, letters and other legal documents
• Contributing to client service excellence by responding to clients generally on various legal issues.

To be successful, you'll be a graduate who has been admitted, or who is eligible for admission by 30th June 2026, as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and will have general knowledge that covers a broad spectrum of legal areas.

In addition, you will have a theoretical and practical understanding of litigious and non-litigious processes. Academic results, work history/experience, knowledge of the CSO and community experience will all be considered. Applicants must submit a current CV, a maximum two-page cover letter addressing the Technical Expertise (Essential) within the Job & Person Specification and a copy of their academic transcript.

About the Business

The Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) provides legal services to government specifically to Ministers, departments and other public sector agencies. Within the Commercial, Environment, and Native Title Section (CENT), Solicitors provide legal services in relation to the full range of the government's commercial and land related activities and their environmental, planning and native title aspects. This includes providing legal advice, negotiation and document preparation on major government commercial projects.

For more information about the Attorney-General's Department and also Crown Solicitors Office, please visit and

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.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain a practicing certificate within South Australia by 30th June 2026.

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.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Daniel Snadden, HR and Business Manager, CSO, on or

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

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.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website

Applications close: 07/10/2025 11:30 PM