Ae3 Paralegal Officer

**The Organisation**

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

**The opportunity**

ASIO is seeking to fill a number of paralegal roles within our Legal Services Division. Our Legal Services Division is a busy, fast-paced practice with a supportive and collegiate culture.

Successful applicants will work alongside our lawyers and other professionals to support a range of tasks associated with litigation, legal advice and operational support.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

**Role responsibilities**

As a Paralegal Officer in ASIO, you will:

- Provide administrative support to the Division and liaising with clients and stakeholders.
- Draft legal documentation and other correspondence.
- Assist with case management and document preparation.
- Conduct research and analysis of legal issues to support lawyers and other professionals in Legal Services Division.

**What you will bring**
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a ‘can-do' attitude.

- Administration skills of a high order - being well organised and efficient.
- Critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
- Strong research skills with a preparedness to use initiative.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

- Administrative experience - legal practice experience will be well regarded but is not essential.

Applications from those studying law at a tertiary level are also encouraged, and we are open to considering arrangements to cater for academic commitments.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
- A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time, to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available).
- Study assistance, including study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

- An Australian citizen.
- Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

**Reasonable adjustments**

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

**Location**

These positions are located in Canberra and Sydney. Applicants would be required to relocate to Canberra or Sydney if successful. Relocation assistance is provided to successful applicants where required.

We advertise positions nationally to give everybody the opportunity to apply. Due to this, some external advertising platforms may display

other capital cities.

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
- Details of 2 referees, one of which must include a current or recent manager.

**Closing date and time**

**Monday 07 April, 5:00pm AEDT.**

**The Recruitment Selection Process - what to expect**

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