Legal Support Officer APS 3

7 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia DFP Recruitment Full time

Position: APS 3 Legal Support Officer

  • Hourly Rate: $41.68 + Superannuation
  • Location: Canberra, ACT
  • Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Role Overview
The Legal Support Team is dedicated to providing a variety of specialized and general administrative assistance to Federal Prosecutors. Our focus is on delivering prompt and high-quality services that cater to the daily operational needs of the legal practice, ensuring a supportive environment across all CDPP offices. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, approachable, and committed to excellence in administrative support for our legal teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage case administration tasks, including the creation and upkeep of case files, photocopying, filing, data entry, meeting coordination, and records management.
  • Coordinate witness activities by drafting legal documents such as summons and subpoenas, maintaining communication, arranging travel, and performing related duties.
  • Assist in case preparation by organizing materials, filing documentation, conducting basic research, and facilitating video conferencing along with interpreter and translator arrangements.
  • Act as a liaison for case-related matters with Federal Prosecutors, external organizations, courts, and legal counsel.
  • Foster and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide accurate information in a timely manner.
  • Identify and escalate issues to senior personnel as necessary.
  • Engage in relevant learning and development opportunities as required.
Essential Skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to delivering results in a professional services context.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to adapt positively to changes in workload and priorities.
  • Effective time management capabilities.
  • Strong collaborative skills with both team members and external stakeholders.
  • Sound judgment, initiative, and motivation.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Application Criteria
  • Applicants must possess Australian citizenship.
  • Capability to obtain baseline security clearance.

DFP values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require adjustments, please indicate your preferred method of communication to facilitate accessibility.

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