Paralegal And Executive Support Officer

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nsw Parliamentary Counsel'S Office Full time

**Parliamentary Counsel's Office**

**PARALEGAL AND EXECUTIVE SUPPORT OFFICER**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office (PCO) provides a comprehensive and integrated range of high-quality services for the drafting of, and access to, NSW legislation and the giving of advice and information about legislation.

As the Paralegal and Executive Support Officer, you will work closely with the Parliamentary Counsel, the Deputy Parliamentary Counsels (Deputies), and the Executive Officer to help finalise draft Bills and other legislative instruments, undertake legal research projects and perform other administrative activities.

Please refer to the Key Accountabilities in the Role description for further details.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** **Assist the Parliamentary Counsel with the preparation of draft Bills and other legislative instruments ensuring quality of drafts, and completion by required deadlines.
- Perform editorial checking and proofreading and provide production assistance to the Parliamentary Counsel to ensure draft legislation and related publications conform to PCO standards.
- Prepare Explanatory Notes and Notices of Motion for Bills to be introduced to Parliament and Cabinet materials as directed by the Parliamentary Counsel.
- Undertake legal research projects as directed by the Parliamentary Counsel and administrative projects as directed by Executive Officer.
- Accurately and promptly administer and maintain critical records and systems including those associated with the tracking of drafting workflows, and liaising as required with drafting staff, instructing staff and others.
- Provide direct administrative support and assistance to the Parliamentary Counsel, Deputies and the Executive Officer as required (for example, the provision of executive support, diary management, making travel arrangements, liaising with Ministers and Departmental Offices).

The Paralegal and Executive Support Officer is expected to work in the office to accommodate the requirements of the Parliamentary Counsel.

During pre - sitting and sitting weeks some after - hours work is also required, which is managed within the rostering, flexible working or paid overtime arrangements applicable to the team.

Successful applicants will participate in a comprehensive in-house training program on legislative editing and publishing, including technical systems.

**How to apply**
- A current resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your relevant skills and experience, as well as the contact details for two referees.
- A cover letter (no more than 2 pages), which must include responses to the following questions:

- In the last 12 months, describe a time at your workplace where you have had to prioritise competing responsibilities.
- How would you go about preparing a draft version of a piece of legislation? Describe the steps you would take to do so.

Applicants should read the role description and consider the key accountabilities, focus capabilities and essential requirements when preparing their resume and cover letter. See also the Guide for Job Applicants (available at on the Employment page of this website).

Please note interviews will be in person in late October 2024.

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