Senior Commonwealth Legal Professional

6 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Limber Full time

Limber is seeking an exceptional Senior Commonwealth Legal Professional to join its team for a 6-month secondment. As a valued member of the federal government Agency's Legal Division, you will provide support to lawyers and manage administrative tasks in a busy Practice area.

The Role

This challenging position requires the successful candidate to possess excellent organizational skills, proficiency in Commonwealth legal matter management software, and experience working in a federal government department.

A key aspect of this role is assisting with external legal procurement, conducting advice database searches, and performing legal research.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, efficient, and possess excellent communication skills.

The Requirements:

  • Essential Skills: Previous use of Commonwealth legal matter management and/or records management software such as LEX, HPE or TRIM is required.
  • Demonstrated Experience: Previous experience working in a federal government department would be highly regarded.

In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary of $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, commensurate with your level of experience.



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