Job details
| Location: | New South Wales |
| Salary: | $40 - $45 per hour |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | V-127693 |
| Posted: | 3 days ago |
Job description
Legal Support Officer – Contract position- $40 per hour + super
- Initial 6 month contract
- Full time, Monday to Friday
- A police check and two reference checks will be conducted for the successful candidate after the interview stage
Our client seeking an enthusiastic, engaging and hardworking Legal Support Officer to join the team for an initial 6 month contract. This is an administrative role which involves providing high quality legal support in the delivery of an effective and efficient service.
Duties and responsibilities for the role include:
- Provide high quality legal support
- Register and update matters; maintain files, briefs, file notes and records of proceedings; organise of court lists witnesses, exhibits, meetings, diaries and conferences.
- Liaise with external stakeholders including police, legal practitioners, witnesses and court registry staff to obtain and provide all necessary information and assistance.
- Provide general legal support including drafting correspondence, photocopying, records and supply management, reception work, mail delivery and photocopying.
- Permanent working rights
- Experience within the legal environment (advantageous)
- A level of maturity and resilience is required in this role due to the nature of the work
- Understanding or experience handling confidential and sensitive information
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to handle complex/difficult enquiries with the highest level of professionalism
- Ability to take initiative and support the team where required
- High level of attention to detail and strong organisation skills
- Efficient, confident and hardworking
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.