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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsJob DetailsLocation: AdelaideClassification: SAES1Duration: up to 3 yearsVacancy Type: Full TimeNumber of Positions Available: 1Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 22 February 2026About the OpportunityThe purpose of the Legal Operations Manager is to be accountable, subject to the direction of the Executive Managing Solicitor, for the oversight and management of the legal operations and performance for five solicitor teams in the Senior Solicitor Section and the Paralegal cohort. The role is responsible for providing instructions on complex day-to-day matters and will hold delegated authority where appropriate and provide advice to act as a sounding board on these matters when requested. The role will lead with a focus on continuous improvement and a strategic approach to ensure effective capability exists and a supportive culture is in place for the management of workload, performance, and wellbeing.The Legal Operations Manager is expected to approach the role from a standpoint of trauma minimisation for victims and their families, from a position of vigilance against vicarious trauma, and with the objective of the ODPP maximising its skills and abilities to attain justice for the community.About the BusinessThe ODPP is an office of approximately 200 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.Employee-related Screening Check requiredSome out of hours work may be requiredAdditional NotesYou will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Mary Chalmers SC, Deputy Director ODPP on+618 7323 5056 or [email protected] .Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.The Attorney-General''s Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website .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.The content below has been removed or condensed to improve clarity and avoid duplication in this refined description. #J-18808-Ljbffr