Job description
- State Government Opportunity in Darlinghurst
- ASAP Start
- Contract to 24 April 2026
- $45 per hour + Super
- 40 hours per week
- Office-based (no WFH setup)
Our client is seeking a professional Legal Support Officer to provide administrative and paralegal support to Public Defenders and senior staff. This role will serve as the first point of contact at reception, manage court bookings, support legal documentation, and ensure smooth office operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage reception desk, incoming calls, mail, deliveries, and visitor coordination.
- Organise Audio Visual Link (AVL) bookings for court appearances and client contact.
- Provide basic paralegal support: typing, tabbing, printing, transcribing, proofreading, and preparing briefs.
- Assist Chambers Manager and line manager with finance, IT, projects, and events, including the annual criminal law conference.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in CASES (case management system).
- Arrange travel for Public Defenders, ensuring compliance with requirements.
- Provide basic IT troubleshooting and support for staff.
- Experience in the criminal law sector or relevant transferable skills.
- Paralegal experience is highly desirable.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking ability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with office technology.
- Excellent communication and professional demeanor.
In order to be considered applicants are required to hold Full Working Rights in Australia and be willing to undergo a Police Check if successful.
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Ankita on (02) 9200 3683 for more information.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
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