Paralegal Contractor

**Paralegal Contractor**

**ASAP Start**

**Temp contract until mid-January 2023**

**$50 per hour plus super**

**Melbourne CBD Location**

**Hybrid working arrangement available**

We at Chandler Macleod are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal Contractor to join one of our state government clients located in Melbourne CBD for an ASAP start.

The Paralegal role provides legal administrative and office support for the Legal & Compliance teams. This role requires good written and verbal communications skills. It will also require excellent computer and data management skills in order to maintain various IT Systems, registers interpret data, manage databases, generate reports. Attention to detail, excellent organisational and time management skills are essential, as well as a sound appreciation of the confidentiality obligations of the company. The Paralegal will need to be flexible and agile in order to perform a broad range of legal support duties and/or paralegal support. Where appropriate, the Paralegal can assist with legal research, paralegal tasks relevant to an operation. The Paralegal will be expected to work effectively with other teams and support a positive workplace culture. It is also essential that the Paralegal is willing to assist other areas of the Legal and Compliance Services team as required from time to time as workload demands may fluctuate.

**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**
- Experience in providing legal administrative support to a senior manager and legal practitioners/officers in a confidential environment.
- Computer skills - understands and applies advanced computer skills to complex word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, or database functions and TRIM.
- Must be willing to undergo security checks such as a National Police check

This role is perfect for an experienced legal administrator who wants to join a reputable organisation within the government sector.

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