Job Description

Legal Services Commission

Job reference:

req456

Location:

LSC - Adelaide Office - 159 Gawler Place, Adelaide, SA 5000 AUS

Job status:

Term Contract

Eligibility:

Open to everyone

Applications close:

27/09/2026 at 11:59 PM

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for community engagement. The Legal Education Lawyer plays a pivotal part in empowering individuals and communities through accessible and engaging legal education. This position helps increase public awareness and understanding of State and Commonwealth laws, as well as the services offered by Legal Services.

You will participate in community engagement initiatives and events, ensuring legal information reaches those who need it most. In addition to this, you will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of community legal education and training programs.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through community legal education and engagement, helping individuals and communities better understand and navigate legal 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 and presenting training, workshops, education programs, or information sessions to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience conducting legal research, interpreting legislation, and applying relevant case law.
• Demonstrated experience providing legal advice across a range of areas relevant to clients and organisational stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and engagement skills, with the ability to tailor information and presentations to suit diverse audiences, target groups, and age ranges.
• The ability to work effectively with limited direction, both independently and collaboratively, while building and maintaining positive working relationships.

LSC1:

• Hold a Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for a Category C Practising Certificate.
• Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia or currently eligible for admission to practise in South Australia.

LSC2:

• Hold an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate.
• Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia or currently eligible for admission to practise in South Australia.
• Possess a minimum of 2 years of post-admission legal experience such as legal practice or legal research.

Salary Range

Appointment will be made based on your experience at either the 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 available at the LSC1 or LSC2 classification level.

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.

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 11:59pm Sunday 27 September 2026.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

• LSC1 Lawyer, Legal Education
• LSC2 Lawyer, Legal Education

Should you require any further information please direct your query to Julia Parkin, Senior Lawyer and Team Leader - Legal Education on (08) 8111 5562.

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. Workplace benefits include flexible working conditions as well as access to very generous salary packaging benefits through Smart Salary (https://sagov.smart.com.au/) reducing 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.