APS3 Legal Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Perth, Australia SOS Recruitment Full time

Job Description

APS3 Legal Support Officer

Approximate 6-month contract with possibility of extension | Perth Location | $41.68 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation

OVERVIEW

Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Legal Support Officer to join their team at the APS3 level. Within this role you will be responsible for providing a range of general administrative support services to the legal practice, including case administration, case preparation and witness coordination.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Case Administration activities – creation and administration of case files, photocopying, filing, data entry, meeting administration, records management (including archiving).
  • Witness Coordination – drafting summons/subpoenas, liaison (e.g. providing updates), arranging travel and other related tasks.
  • Case Preparation – preparing materials, lodging/filing documentation, conducting basic research activities, video conferencing and arranging interpreters and translators.
  • Case Liaison – liaising with Federal Prosecutors, external agencies, courts and counsel.
  • Building rapport and maintaining internal and external relationships.
  • Responding to enquiries and providing accurate advice in a timely manner.
  • Adapting communication (both verbal and written) to suit the identified audience.
  • Identifying and escalating issues to senior staff members
  • Undertaking appropriate learning and development activities as required.

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong focus on delivery in professional services environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to respond flexibly and positively to work changes and shifting priorities.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Good collaboration skills – within team and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Sound application of judgement, initiative and drive.
  • Sound communication skills.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.

This is a security assessed position. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, with successful candidate maintaining or being able to obtain a Baseline Australian Government security clearance and undergo other employment suitability checks.

Please be advised If the closing date has passed for the particular position(s) you are interested in, we still encourage an application. Occasionally late applications are accepted and in addition we will retain your resume on our system for other positions as they arise.



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