Legal Assistant Nsw State Government

6 days ago

Sydney, Australia Alexander Appointments Full time

$36.52 per hour + Super | 38hours per week
- NSW State Government | Hybrid - Sydney CBD + WFH
- September Start | Estimated 3 month assignment, potential to extend
- **$36.52 per hour + Super | 38hours per week**:

- **NSW State Government | Hybrid - Sydney CBD + WFH**:

- **September Start | Estimated 3 month assignment, potential to extend**

**About the Company**
Our large NSW State Government client works to protect the health & safety of the NSW public by managing complaints about health practitioners and students. They work collaboratively with the Health Care Complaints Commission to decide the best way a complaint should be managed. In managing a complaint they would with the practitioner to raise their level of professional performance and to ensure professional standards are maintained.

**Why Apply?**
- Gain Public Sector experience and skills that are pivotal to developing your career within Government
- Rewarding role to give back to the community and make a difference

**About the Role**
They are currently seeking a professional Legal Assistant to join their growing team in Sydney CBD with the flexibility to work remotely from home 2 days per week once fully trained. This is an estimated 3 month assignment, with a potential to extend.

Working within the Legal Services Business Unit, you will provide a wide range of administration assistance and coordination to the legal team to ensure compliance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.

**Responsibilities**
- Deliver professional high-level frontline customer service
- Answer enquiries, providing timely and accurate responses
- Preparation of high-level documentation including briefs and correspondence
- Support Council and Legal team on court matters
- Manage and maintain all legal files
- Gather and collate information to support informed decision making outcomes
- Data entry and word processing into the case management system
- Register all documentation
- Schedule and coordinate hearings and meetings
- Preparation for hearings including logistics, equipment and overall presentation
- Liaise with practitioners and other stakeholders including indemnity insurers and legal representatives
- Attend short and straight forward court and tribunals including for returns of subpoenas.
- Records and database management, ensuring high integrity, accuracy and confidentiality
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and best practice

**About You**
- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office suite
- Superior organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise conflicting deadlines
- High attention to detail
- Professional and confident to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
- Empathetic and resilient

**Requirements**:

- Undertaking Legal studies and qualifications
- Demonstrated Legal Secretary, Legal Support or Legal Administration experience
- Previous experience working within a sensitive/confidential environment
- Awareness of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
- Fully COVID vaccinated or medically exempt
- Ability to commence and commit to the duration of the assignment

**About Alexander Appointments**

**How to Apply**
**Only suitable applicants will be contacted**.

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