Paralegal and Executive Support Officer

2 months ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Parliamentary Counsel's Office Full time

The Parliamentary Counsel’s Office (PCO) provides a comprehensive and integrated range of high-quality services for the drafting of, and access to, NSW legislation and the giving of advice and information about legislation.

As the **Paralegal and Executive Support Officer**, you will work closely with the Parliamentary Counsel, members of the Leadership Team and the Parliamentary Counsel’s Executive Assistant to help finalise draft Bills and other legislative instruments, undertake legal research projects and perform other administrative activities.

Please refer to the Key Accountabilities in the role description for further details.

**This role is for you if you can**:

- Assist the Parliamentary Counsel with the preparation of draft Bills and other legislative instruments ensuring quality of drafts, and completion by required deadlines.
- Perform editorial checking and proofreading and provide production assistance to the Parliamentary Counsel to ensure draft legislation and related publications conform to PCO standards.
- Prepare Explanatory Notes and Notices of Motion for Bills to be introduced to Parliament and Cabinet materials as directed by the Parliamentary Counsel.
- Undertake legal research projects as directed by the Parliamentary Counsel and administrative projects as directed by the Director, Corporate Services
- Accurately and promptly administer and maintain critical records and systems including those associated with the tracking of drafting workflows, and liaising as required with drafting staff, instructing staff and others.
- Provide direct administrative support and assistance to the Executive Assistant to the Parliamentary Counsel, the Parliamentary Counsel, the Director, Corporate Services, and other members of the Leadership Team as required (for example, the provision of executive support, diary management, making travel arrangements, liaising with Ministers and Departmental Offices).

People are generally expected to work in the office in pre-sitting and sitting weeks to accommodate the requirements of the Parliament. Some after-hours work may also be required at these times, which is managed within the rostering, flexible working, or paid overtime arrangements applicable to the team.

Successful applicants will participate in a comprehensive in-house training program on legislative editing and publishing, including technical systems.

**How to apply**
- A current resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your relevant skills and experience, as well as the contact details for two referees.
- A cover letter (no more than 2 pages), which **must include **responses to the following questions:
**1.** Describe a situation in which you had a challenge adapting to a new duty, responsibility, person or process. How did you adapt?

**2.** How would you go about researching an area of the law that you are not familiar with? What approach did you take and how would you present your results to your Manager.

Applicants should read the role description and consider the key accountabilities, focus capabilities and essential requirements when preparing their resume and cover letter. See also the _Guide for Job Applicants_ (available at on the Employment page of this website).

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