APS3 Legal Support Officer

12 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Randstad - Business Support Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

*About the role*

In this role, the you are responsible for undertaking general administrative support services to meet the day-to-day needs of the legal practice groups. The Legal Support Officer will operate under general direction within a dynamic operating environment to provide a range of contemporary support services that are efficient and streamlined. They will complete allocated tasks using legal practice business systems and digital litigation tools to support the analysis, management, and presentation of large and complex cases.

*Key duties:*

The Legal Support Officer will be required to undertake activities including the following:

  • Creation and administration of case files, photocopying, filing, data entry, and records management.
  • Drafting emails, routine correspondence and documents from templates.
  • Witness coordination, drafting summons/subpoenas, arranging travel and other court-related tasks.
  • Preparing court materials, undertaking deliveries and collections, and lodging/filing documentation.
  • Conducting basic research activities, arranging video conferencing, interpreters and translators.
  • Liaising with Federal Prosecutors, external agencies, courts and counsel.

About you:Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline clearance is essential for this role. In addition you must hold a valid driver's licence and be willing to work in the Canberra CBD office.

We are seeking candidates with the following capabilities:

  • Knowledge and experience in delivery of a broad range of support services in a government and/or legal environment.
  • Ability to apply judgement and provide advice using established procedures.
  • Ability to respond flexibly and positively to change.
  • Research and analysis skills, resolving issues based on established procedure.
  • Ability to develop positive stakeholder relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of a team.
  • Demonstrated level of personal drive, initiative and integrity.
  • Sound oral and written communication skills.

Benefits of Contracting with Randstad:

  • Access to benefits platforms with discounts at major retailers.
  • 3 weekly pay runs.
  • Exclusive access to roles before they go to market.
  • Employee assistance programme, including counselling services.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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