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The Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is by far the greatest single provider of legal and related services to Australian Government agencies. We are one of Australia's largest national law practices with an office in every capital city.
As the leading lawyers to government and wholly dedicated to government, we assist the Attorney-General as First Law Officer to ensure that the Australian Government has access to high-quality legal and related services that will advance the national interest.
We have more than 300 lawyers across Australia. We act primarily for Australian Government entities in which the government has an interest, domestically and internationally.
Starting your legal career with AGS means working with some of Australia's foremost legal minds on matters of national significance.
We have an unmatched practice in the High Court, as well as representing our clients in the Federal Court and other jurisdictions.
We successfully compete for much of our work against Australia's top-tier law firms and have been described by a rival firm as a 'tenacious competitor'.
Why choose AGS?
We offer our clerks, graduates and lawyers exciting career opportunities by providing:
AGS's lawyers are involved in approximately 40 specialised areas of law directly related to the work of government.
Government and administrative law
Corporate and commercial law
Dispute resolution and litigation
Other legal services
This is a summary of the conditions of employment for AGS employees.
To be eligible to apply for a job with AGS you need to be an Australian citizen and be willing to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.
Terms and conditions of employment
AGS employees are employed under the Judiciary Act 1903.
Our terms and conditions of employment are made through our enterprise agreement and CEO determinations.
Conditions specific to individual employees are set out in the offer of employment.
Employee entitlements and benefits
In addition to statutory entitlements, AGS provides a range of benefits to employees:
Further information on entitlements and benefits are available in the AGS Enterprise Agreement 2012.
Lawyers with up to 5 years post-admission experience
AGS recognises the development needs of lawyers in the early stages of their professional career. Our Lawyer Development Program (LDP) assists lawyers to apply the knowledge and skills they have developed through legal studies and to develop the skills and expertise required of senior lawyers.
The program comprises 3 stages as lawyers build confidence in practice management, de3velop client relationships, deepen their knowledge of legislation, government policy and legal issues and strengthen their capability to provide written and oral advice on increasingly complex legal matters.
These stages can be achieved in 2-5 years. We promote on performance and readiness to take on more responsibility whilst requiring less and less supervision, not on years of experience. We offer lawyers a number of career options (including in-house counsel roles with clients).
The Lawyer Development Program includes:
Further study
Well-educated and trained employees are crucial to our business success. We have various ways to support employees who are studying. Assistance may be provided to employees undertaking study where that study supports the business interests of AGS. Such assistance may be in the form of time to attend relevant study activities or financial support to cover the costs of some or all of the course fees.
Secondments
Our employees are able to move between our various offices and corporate function groups to gain a variety of experience on different matters and projects through secondment development opportunities
AGS provides many client secondment opportunities including in-house counsel roles located within clients' offices, on short or long-term arrangements.
The Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is by far the greatest single provider of legal and related services to Australian Government agencies. We are one of Australia's largest national law practices with an office in every capital city.
As the leading lawyers to government and wholly dedicated to government, we assist the Attorney-General as First Law Officer to ensure that the Australian Government has access to high-quality legal and related services that will advance the national interest.
We have more than 300 lawyers across Australia. We act primarily for Australian Government entities in which the government has an interest, domestically and internationally.
Starting your legal career with AGS means working with some of Australia's foremost legal minds on matters of national significance.
We have an unmatched practice in the High Court, as well as representing our clients in the Federal Court and other jurisdictions.
We successfully compete for much of our work against Australia's top-tier law firms and have been described by a rival firm as a 'tenacious competitor'.
Why choose AGS?
We offer our clerks, graduates and lawyers exciting career opportunities by providing:
AGS's lawyers are involved in approximately 40 specialised areas of law directly related to the work of government.
Government and administrative law
Corporate and commercial law
Dispute resolution and litigation
Other legal services
This is a summary of the conditions of employment for AGS employees.
To be eligible to apply for a job with AGS you need to be an Australian citizen and be willing to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.
Terms and conditions of employment
AGS employees are employed under the Judiciary Act 1903.
Our terms and conditions of employment are made through our enterprise agreement and CEO determinations.
Conditions specific to individual employees are set out in the offer of employment.
Employee entitlements and benefits
In addition to statutory entitlements, AGS provides a range of benefits to employees:
Further information on entitlements and benefits are available in the AGS Enterprise Agreement 2012.
Lawyers with up to 5 years post-admission experience
AGS recognises the development needs of lawyers in the early stages of their professional career. Our Lawyer Development Program (LDP) assists lawyers to apply the knowledge and skills they have developed through legal studies and to develop the skills and expertise required of senior lawyers.
The program comprises 3 stages as lawyers build confidence in practice management, de3velop client relationships, deepen their knowledge of legislation, government policy and legal issues and strengthen their capability to provide written and oral advice on increasingly complex legal matters.
These stages can be achieved in 2-5 years. We promote on performance and readiness to take on more responsibility whilst requiring less and less supervision, not on years of experience. We offer lawyers a number of career options (including in-house counsel roles with clients).
The Lawyer Development Program includes:
Further study
Well-educated and trained employees are crucial to our business success. We have various ways to support employees who are studying. Assistance may be provided to employees undertaking study where that study supports the business interests of AGS. Such assistance may be in the form of time to attend relevant study activities or financial support to cover the costs of some or all of the course fees.
Secondments
Our employees are able to move between our various offices and corporate function groups to gain a variety of experience on different matters and projects through secondment development opportunities
AGS provides many client secondment opportunities including in-house counsel roles located within clients' offices, on short or long-term arrangements.
