Legal Secretary, Criminal Law - Elizabeth Office

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our Criminal Law team in the Elizabeth Office. As the Legal Secretary, you will provide support to a group of criminal lawyers, with duties including:

• Generating and/or formatting emails, letters, minutes, legal and court documents, opening and closing files and preparing briefs for inhouse and outhouse lawyers.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries for lawyers, including maintaining and arranging client appointments and court hearings.
• Providing assistance to duty lawyers and clients in relation to urgent court matters and applications for legal aid.
• Providing assistance and backup when required to other secretarial and administrative officers, including by working at a reception desk or another metropolitan site, in times of high workload or absence.

There are current vacancies within the Elizabeth Office, however, applications are welcome to form a pool for future vacancies that may arise within various locations including, Adelaide, Noarlunga, Elizabeth and Port Adelaide.

About You

You are a team player who works collaboratively with people from various areas of the organisation. You will have the ability to build and sustain relationships with clients and legal professionals such as lawyers, prosecutors and court officials.

You will bring a demonstrated motivation and initiative to operate with a degree of autonomy in providing administrative support to lawyers and be able to effectively manage priorities and work to deadlines.

You will demonstrate:  

• Strong digital skills and competency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products, the internet, email correspondence and electronic records management systems.
• Experience in the performance of an administrative support service in a legal environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of processes and protocols adhered to in a legal environment.
• An understanding of legal terminology and various legal documentation used within the court system.

Salary Range

$66,442 - $69,504 per annum 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.

Term of Employment

24 month temporary contract available at the ASO2 classification level.

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. All applications are to be submitted by 20/09/2026 at 11:59 PM.

Should you require any further information please direct your query to George Katsaras, Manager Metropolitan File Practice  on (08) 8111 5403.

Please refer to the position description for more detail.

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.

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.