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Various Administrative and Secretarial vacancies
Legal Services Commission
Job reference: req287
Location: 5001 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Organisation

Legal Services is passionate about ensuring justice is available and accessible for all South Australians. As the largest legal assistance service in SA, we ensure that South Australians have access to a trusted lawyer when they need help to be heard, easy ways to learn about their rights and responsibilities, and service to answer any legal questions.

Each year 140,000 South Australians benefit from the services we deliver.

The Opportunity

Legal Services is currently recruiting for a range of administrative and secretarial positions across several divisions within our organisation.

We are seeking skilled, organised and motivated individuals to join our administrative teams in either Family Law, Criminal Law and Grants.

Whether you are an experienced administrator, legal secretary or you are looking to develop your skills and knowledge, then apply now!

For further information on each role, please refer to the position descriptions below.

You will be asked to select which role/s you are applying for.

Salary Range

$58,709 - $63,154 per annum pro rata plus 12% superannuation and leave loading (subject to any changes arising from the current Enterprise Bargaining negotiations).

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.

Term of Employment

Multiple temporary contracts available at the ASO2 classification level.

Consideration will be given to part-time applications, you will be asked to indicate your preference.

What You Need for Success

The ideal candidate will have:
  • a demonstrated ability in effectively managing priorities and working to deadlines.
  • an ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgement.
  • experience in the performance of an administrative support service.
  • an understanding of legal terminology and various legal documentation used within the court system.

Workplace Benefits

We provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:

  • 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.

Next Steps

To apply for this role, you will need to click on the Apply Now button. Have your resume, preferably in a PDF version ready to be attached and a cover letter.

You will be asked to select the specific role that you are applying for and if you can work on a full-time or part-time basis.

All applications are to be submitted by 11:59pm, Monday 9 March 2026.


Should you require any further information please direct your query to peopleandculture@lsc.sa.gov.au

Please refer to the individual Position Description for further details on each specific role:

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: 08/03/2026 11:59 PM

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.