Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 844299
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO3
Salary Range: $64,195- $67,154 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: Multiple
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 24 May 2026

About the Opportunity

The primary purpose of the Legal Secretary is to provide a quality, confidential administrative and secretarial support service to all sections of the Office, including Legal staff, Management and Executive. The roles and responsibilities of the Legal Secretary include:

• Filing and serving Information with the Court and defence counsel in accordance with the Court Rules and timeframes
• Updating the Prosecution Case Management System (PCMS) to ensure it reflects the latest District or Supreme Court Information
• Monitoring upcoming Court deadlines for Information and follow up SAES Managers and Solicitors.
• Undertaking keyboard and word processing services, including transcription of audio tapes, to produce Court documents, letters, memorandums and other documentation.
• Filing and serving Court documents (i.e. Prosecution Case Statements, White Papers and Applications) with the Court and defence counsel.
• Checking District and Supreme Court Information for accuracy, in particular, to ensure they are accurate on the correct Court Form and the offences and particulars of the offences meet legislative requirements and undertaking corrections where necessary.

 

About the Business

The ODPP is an office of approximately 200 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

 

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.

• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in keyboard skills with successful completion of an approved typing test at 65wpm with 98% accuracy. Will be exposed, either directly or indirectly to confidential, sensitive, confronting and/or distressing material including photographs, written descriptions and other evidentiary material.

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.

 

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 Leigh Todd, Office Manager, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on 7322 7055 or Leigh.Todd@sa.gov.au

 

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 https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.   

Applications close: 24/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO3 Legal Secretary J&P.pdf

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.