Job status:
Term Contract
Open to everyone
27/09/2026 at 11:59 PM
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive andenthusiastic professional with excellent communication skills and a passion forcommunity engagement.
The Legal Education Lawyer plays a pivotal part inempowering individuals and communities through accessible and engaging legaleducation.
This position helps increase public awareness and understanding ofState and Commonwealth laws, as well as the services offered by Legal Services.
You will participate incommunity engagement initiatives and events, ensuring legal information reachesthose who need it most.
In addition to this, you will be responsible for thedevelopment, delivery and evaluation of community legal education and trainingprograms.
This role offers theopportunity to make a meaningful impact through community legal education andengagement, helping individuals and communities better understand and navigatelegal issues.
About You
You are an adaptable professional who is committed to improving access to justice, fostering strong community relationships, and delivering positive outcomes for priority client groups.
You will bring:
Demonstrated experience delivering andpresenting training, workshops, education programs, or informationsessions to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated experience conducting legalresearch, interpreting legislation, and applying relevant case law.
Demonstrated experience providing legaladvice across a range of areas relevant to clients and organisationalstakeholders.
Exceptional communication and engagementskills, with the ability to tailor information and presentations to suitdiverse audiences, target groups, and age ranges.
The ability to work effectively withlimited direction, both independently and collaboratively, while buildingand maintaining positive working relationships.
LSC1




Hold a Category C Practising Certificateor currently eligible to apply for a Category C Practising Certificate.
Be an admitted practitioner of the SupremeCourt of South Australia or currently eligible for admission to practisein South Australia.
LSC2
Hold an unrestricted Category C PractisingCertificate or currently eligible to apply for an unrestricted Category CPractising Certificate.
Be an admitted practitioner of the SupremeCourt of South Australia or currently eligible for admission to practisein South Australia.
Possess a minimum of 2 years ofpost-admission legal experience such as legal practice or legal research.
Salary Range
Appointment will be made based on your experience at eitherthe LSC1 or LSC2 classification.
LSC1 $77,210 - $88,048 pro rata plus 12% superannuation and leave loading.
LSC2 $93,233 - $105,177 pro rata plus 12% superannuation and leave loading.
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.
Position Status
Temporary 12 month contract availableat the LSC1 or LSC2 classification level.
Legal Services Commission
Job reference:
req456
Location:
LSC - Adelaide Office - 159 Gawler Place, Adelaide, SA **** AUS
Job status:
Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to everyone
Applications close:
27/09/2026 at 11:59 PM
Workplace Benefits
We 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.
Should you require any further information please directyour query to Julia Parkin, Senior Lawyer and Team Leader - Legal Education on *************.
We welcome applications from everyone.
We are an inclusiveemployer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising our staff fortheir unique qualities, ideas, and insights.
Workplace benefits includeflexible working conditions as well as access to very generous salary packagingbenefits through Smart Salary ( the income tax you pay.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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