ACT Government Solicitor - Pages http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/ Latest Pages Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:24:43 +1000 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:24:43 +1000 Codeigniter, Couch Creative <![CDATA[Homepage]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/13/source/rss The ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) provides legal services, including advice and representation to the ACT, its government agencies, ministers and office holders.

The ACTGS cannot provide legal services to the general public.  The persons to whom the ACTGS can provide legal assistance are set out in Section 26 of the Law Officers …

]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:24:43 +1000 <![CDATA[Our people]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/258/source/rss Mr Peter GarrissonSolicitor-General for the ACT

 Peter Garrisson is the Solicitor-General for the Australian Capital Territory, also performing the functions of Chief Solicitor, and is thereby responsible for the management and legal practice of the ACT Government Solicitor's office.  He was admitted to legal practice in…

]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:12:52 +1000 <![CDATA[Useful Links]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/253/source/rss This section contains a list of useful links to government, organisations and websites that can provide information relative to crown law across Australia.

Please note that while care has been taken in providing these links they do not constitute endorsement or approval of those other websites or their content. It is…

]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 14:38:43 +1000 <![CDATA[Careers at ACTGS]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/251/source/rss The ACT Government Solicitor’s office provides outstanding employment opportunities for talented people interested in a career in law. These include lawyers and support teams like paralegals, law clerks, legal secretaries and corporate and business support staff.

Our work is interesting and challenging and we provide a modern work environment with…

]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 11:13:50 +1000 <![CDATA[What We Do]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/471/source/rss The legal services that the ACTGS provides to its clients can be generally divided into three categories: civil litigation, government law matters and property and commercial matters.  The ACTGS has several practice groups which deal with matters falling within these categories.

Government law advice and representation in the following areas

Public …

]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 11:12:01 +1000 <![CDATA[Contact information]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/252/source/rss Office Location

Level 5
12 Moore Street
CANBERRA  ACT  2601

Postal Address

PO Box 260
CIVIC SQUARE  ACT  2608

Telephone
+61 2 6207 0666

Facsimile
+61 2 6207 0650

Email
actgso@act.gov.au

For access to other contact information relating to the Department of Justice and Community Safety or the ACT…

]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 13:27:43 +1000 <![CDATA[The work we do]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/254/source/rss Lawyers

Lawyers are generally recruited at the less senior level and take advantage of working across the diverse range of legal matters we undertake. This experience is valuable, exciting and our teams have great opportunities and close contact with clients.

We also selectively recruit mid-range and senior lawyers when special needs arise.

We…

]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 11:14:56 +1000 <![CDATA[Graduate lawyers and placement program]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/255/source/rss Paralegal Program

The ACT Goverment Solicitor has a Paralegal Program in which undergraduates and graduates in law can be engaged as paralegals.  This offers an ideal opportunity for those intending to practise law in government in Canberra.

Practical Legal Workshop

ACTGS offers numerous opportunities for law graduates to fulfil their…

]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 14:25:32 +1000 <![CDATA[Employment benefits]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/256/source/rss Staff are offered a range of entitlements and benefits. These include:

  • Positive and supportive culture
  • Health and Well-Being initiatives
  • Learning and Professional development
  • Attractive leave and superannuation entitlements
  • Availability of Salary Sacrificing
  • Workplace Giving Program
  • Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements
  • Employee Assistance
…]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:48:08 +1000 <![CDATA[Application process]]> http://www.actgs.act.gov.au/page/view/257/source/rss The ACTGS advertises vacancies in the ACT Government Gazette and also on the ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety website.

All ACTGS staff are bound by the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct within the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and all lawyers are bound by…

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