Job description
- Federal government opportunity in Sydney CBD
- 6-month contract with possibility of extension
- $43.26 hour + super
The Legal Support Team provides a range specialist and general administrative support services to a pool of legal professionals within the organisation. The team is focused on delivering timely, quality services to support the day-to-day needs of the legal practice and providing a physical presence onsite.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Responding to enquiries and providing accurate advice in a timely manner.
- Case Administration activities – creation and administration of case files, photocopying, filing, data entry, meeting administration, records management (including archiving).
- Witness Coordination – drafting summons/subpoenas via template, liaison (e.g. providing updates), arranging travel and other related tasks.
- Case Preparation – preparing materials, lodging/filing documentation, conducting basic research activities, video conferencing and arranging interpreters and translators.
- Case Liaison – liaising with legal professionals, external agencies, courts and counsel.
- Building rapport and maintaining internal and external relationships.
- Adapting communication (both verbal and written) to suit the identified audience.
- Please note that these positions may require the use of trolleys and suitcases to undertake deliveries, collections and court filing within the CBD and court precinct.
Our client is looking for a motivated team-player with strong time management skills. The successful candidate will:
- Be able to respond flexibly and positively to work changes and shifting priorities.
- Have a strong attention to detail
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Be computer literate
- Possess good collaboration skills – within team and internal and external stakeholders
- Exercise sound application of judgement, initiative and drive
- Experience providing administrative support within the legal field is highly regarded
To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian Citizenship and is willing to obtain a Baseline Security Clerance if successful.
If you are interested in this role, please do APPLY NOW or call Olivia on 02 6162 7336 for more information.
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