Senior Legal Support Officer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Charterhouse Full time

About the Role:

This is a senior administrative role which involves the delivery of high quality clerical and paralegal support for an effective and efficient prosecution service. The successful candidate will need to be able to prioritise workloads effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high quality legal support to staff, prosecutors and other Counsel
  • Maintain briefs, files, file notes and records of proceedings; organise witnesses, exhibits, meetings, diaries and conferences
  • Liaise with external stakeholders including police, legal practitioners, witnesses and court registry staff to obtain and provide all necessary information and assistance
  • Prepare court documents for prosecutions and appeals efficiently and accurately to ensure that all relevant information and documents are available
  • Provide general legal support including registration and updating matters, drafting correspondence, photocopying, records and supply management
  • Record keeping and maintaining databases
  • Other admin ad-hoc tasks as required

Requirements:

  • Effective interpersonal, communication skills and organisational skills
  • Significant experience in the delivery of clerical support services in a legal service environment including preparation of case files and briefs
  • Proficiency in the use of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and capability to learn new systems quickly
  • High level of attention to detail
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Legal or Government experience is preferred but not essential
  • Open to law students with previous administration experience (must be available for full time hours, Monday to Friday
  • Open to working holiday visa candidates with suitable experience

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