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Legal Support roles - Administrative Assistants (APS2) Legal Administrative Assistants (APS3) and Legal Assistants (APS4)
- Melbourne
- Ongoing (non-ongoing positions may be offered)
AGS is seeking expressions of interest for legal support roles in our Melbourne office.
**About us**
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
**AGS is unique. **AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.
**AGS is innovative. **Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.
**AGS is diverse. **With offices in every capital city and a team of 715 staff, including over 500 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
**About the roles**
The Dispute Resolution practice group provides specialist expertise in resolving and managing disputes across many areas of law. It acts for regulatory agencies in enforcing the law, protects sensitive information from disclosure, defends government decisions and responds to claims made against the Commonwealth. It is often involved in the largest and most sensitive matters affecting the Australian Government.
In these roles you will:
- take an active role in assisting our lawyers and other legal support staff to deliver a high standard of legal services to our clients
- assist with the preparation of court and tribunal documents and other correspondence
- maintain legal files and assist with client enquiries
- manage lawyers’ diaries and travel
- ensure administrative procedures such as client billing and reporting comply with relevant AGS requirements.
For further information about the requirements of the roles please refer to the role descriptions below.
**About you**
- administrative experience, of at least 12 months, in an office environment is preferred for the APS2 Administrative Assistant role/s
- some legal support experience is an advantage for the APS3 Legal Administrative Assistant role/s, but not essential
- at least 2 years’ legal assistant experience for the APS4 Legal Assistant role/s
- a genuine commitment to client service and a professional approach
- good attention to detail and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
- good judgement and the ability and willingness to take on a variety of tasks
- well-developed written and oral communication skills
- an interest in undertaking training and development to learn new skills
- the ability to be flexible and work as part of a team.
You will work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our employees commercially competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.
With open door access to some of Australia’s most respected lawyers, we are a developer of talent and critical thinking, and you will partner with our clients to deliver creative solutions to current and emerging legal issues of national importance.
AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and, while our work can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.
**To apply**
To apply, please click the 'Begin" button. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Tuesday 3 September 2024.
**Further enquiries**
Further information can be obtained by contacting Maria Wharton, Legal Support Manager, on 03 9242 1293.
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