Legal Assistant

7 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Solicitor Full time

Legal support
- Full-time, non-ongoing/ongoing opportunity
- Canberra based

**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 650 staff, including 400 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.

**About the role**
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is based in Canberra and provides legal advice and assistance to the Commonwealth Government on constitutional and public law, statutory interpretation and the development, implementation and administration of legislation. OGC also acts for the Commonwealth in High Court constitutional litigation and coordinating the conduct of other cases involving constitutional issues. The team comprises of approximately 79 lawyers (including a large number of out posted lawyers) and 15 support staff.

In this role you will:

- be responsible for providing high-level legal support to the Office of General Counsel
- take an active role in assisting our lawyers to deliver a high standard of legal services to our clients
- 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 role please refer to the role description available below.

**About you**
This role will suit an experienced Legal Assistant who ideally has:

- at least 2 years legal administrative experience
- a genuine commitment to client service
- an organised and proactive approach with the ability and willingness to take on a variety of tasks
- good judgement
- well-developed written and oral communication skills
- an interest in undertaking training and development to learn new skills.

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 competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.

AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace 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 'Apply' button and ensure that you upload a maximum 2 page cover letter along with a copy of your CV.

**Further enquiries**
Further information can be obtained by contacting Michelle Duncan, OGC Legal Support Manager on 02 6253 7223 or Natalie Lightfoot, Human Resources Business Partner on 02 6253 7529.

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