Term, full-time vacancy up to 12 months

The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor is accountable to the Prosecution Manager for the provision of prosecution services including adjudication, negotiation and advocacy. The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to manage prosecution files across the full range of complexity. The incumbent is also responsible for the supervision, development, leadership, support and health and safety of all subordinate staff under their control.

The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to:

Act in accordance with the ethics of the legal profession.

Have significant, recent and relevant experience in criminal legal practice.

Be eligible under the LPEAC Rules to supervise practitioners who hold a restricted practising Certificate

Special Conditions

The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.

The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.

Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.

The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.

Requirements

A degree in law and admitted (or eligible to be admitted) as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia

Possession of an unrestricted practicing certificate

Salary
LE4 - $118,529 - $129,582 per annum.

Enquiries
Grant Watterson
(08) 7322 4585
[email protected]

Application Instructions
Please click on 'Apply' which will direct you to iworkforSA and further information will be provided on how to apply.

Applications Close: 5:00PM 24/09/2025