Legal Opinions Administrator

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 800 staff, including 576 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.

About the role

The Practice Services team undertakes a diverse range of work to support AGS's 3 legal practice areas. This includes managing AGS's outpost practice, pro bono practice, induction and internal training programs, knowledge management framework (including its Legal Opinions Database) the graduate program and a range of corporate projects.

The Legal Opinions Administrator reports to the Legal Knowledge Manager within the Practice Services team and maintains and updates the Legal Opinions Database. The Legal Opinions Database is a database of significant legal opinions primarily of AGS lawyers and Solicitors-General from Federation to the present day. It is a vital research and educational tool used by AGS lawyers and other lawyers in the Attorney-General's Department that assists in promoting consistency and excellence in the provision of legal advice.

In this role you will:

·       ensure that the database is updated weekly – with a high attention to detail ensuring new legal opinions documents are entered in the correct format and have accurate relevant metadata completed in relation to them

·       liaise with authors of legal opinions to ensure consistency and accuracy within the database

·       undertake audits of the database and implement updates to ensure consistency and accuracy within the database

·       prepare reports

·       contribute to knowledge management projects and initiatives as required.

For further information about the requirements of the role, please refer to the role description available on our recruitment portal.

About you

To be a strong contender for this role you will ideally have:

·       demonstrated computer skills, including a good knowledge of database applications

·       strong attention to detail and accuracy

·       excellent communications skills and ability to work as part of a team

·       knowledge or experience within a legal environment

·       excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload to achieve deadlines

·       a flexible approach to work and a willingness to remain productive and engaged when priorities change.

You will have the opportunity to 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 competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.

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 'Apply' button. Your application should include a copy of your CV and be accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 2 pages highlighting your relevant experience and skills for the role.

Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

Further enquiries

Further information can be obtained by contacting Alexandra Monk, Assistant National Manager Practice Services on or