Legal Services CommissionJob reference: req403Location: **** - ADELAIDEJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to EveryoneHold an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate.Possess a minimum of eleven years post admission legal experience in Criminal Law.Demonstrate the ability to lead, mentor and manage a team of lawyers to set direction, motivate staff and coordinate work.Possess significant experience in the criminal justice system in South Australia particularly in the superior courts, including experience in court as counsel in complex criminal trials and appeals.Have highly developed legal drafting skills, particularly in the preparation of criminal law forms and precedents, briefs of evidence, written legal opinions, trial voir dire notices, appeal notices, outlines of argument and other complex written legal work.Demonstrate ability to work effectively, under limited direction, either independently or within a team to build positive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external key stakeholders.Workplace BenefitsWe provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:5 weeks of Annual Leave for those employed within the LSC classification stream.The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.Generous salary sacrifice benefits through Smart Salary (as outlined above).
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 program that give you and your family access to wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.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.Applications close: 26/07/2026 11:59 PMFlexibility StatementThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the adaptable working arrangements for this role.Should you require any further information please direct your query to Chris Edge, Director, Criminal Law, via ******
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📌 Lsc5 Manager, Counsel Section - Criminal Law Division (Adelaide)
🏢 Legal Services Commission of South Australia
📍 Adelaide