Admissions Assistant

Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the professional body for legal practitioners, representing more than 14,000 members state-wide. We lead the Solicitors of Queensland with our purpose of Good Law - Good Lawyers - Public Good.

Job Description

QLS has a full time 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity for an Admissions Assistant to join the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board team. The QLS provides secretariat support to the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board whose role, amongst other things, is to make recommendations to the Supreme Court in relation to the eligibility and suitability of applicants seeking admission. In providing support to the Board, QLS staff provide administrative and legal assistance, including speaking in court on behalf of the Board.

The Admissions Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Secretary and team by reviewing and processing admission applications, ensuring smooth and efficient administrative operations.

In this role you will:

- Reviewing and processing admission applications, including pre-admission and mutual recognition, making sure all requirements are met and any issues are flagged.
- Supporting applicants through their academic studies, legal training, and admission process, including those applying under mutual recognition.
- Preparing documents for Board meetings and Supreme Court filings, including correspondence, agendas, and seniority lists.
- Responding to enquiries, keeping applicant records up to date, and communicating clearly via email and phone.
- Helping with general admin tasks like handling mail, preparing documents, organising meetings, updating data, and processing payments.

Ideally you will have the following:

- Qualifications in legal or business administration (or a related field), along with experience in a similar administrative role within a professional services environment.
- A working knowledge of the Legal Profession Act 2007 (or the ability to quickly learn it) as it relates to admissions.
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and proofreading skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and high volumes of work.
- Confidence using modern office systems, including Microsoft Office and records management tools, with accurate typing skills (60+ wpm preferred).

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

- Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
- Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
- We are committed to leading change through our people.
- We are proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
- be listed on Diversity Council Australia/'s Inclusive Employer Index.

Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.

Please note:

- That we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
- You must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
- This position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Culture on people@qls.com.au or call 07 3842 5919

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