Legal Support Officer – Temporary Role (Perth)
DFP Recruitment Services is seeking a motivated and experienced Legal Support Officer (APS 3) for a temporary full-time position with a Federal Government client in Perth. This role is offered under a labour hire arrangement for an initial 6-month period, with the possibility of further extension. This means that there are no leave entitlements but there is casual loading already included in the hourly rate range presented in this advert.
Key Responsibilities:

• Case Administration: Manage case files, perform data entry, photocopying, filing, records management, and archiving.
• Case Preparation & Coordination: Prepare case materials, lodge documents, and conduct basic research.
• Witness & Court Support: Draft subpoenas, coordinate witness logistics (including travel arrangements), and manage video conferencing setups.
• Court Liaison & Deliveries: Work closely with Federal Prosecutors, external agencies, courts, and counsel. This role requires the use of trolleys and suitcases for deliveries, collections, and court filings within the CBD and court precinct.
• Exposure to Sensitive Content: The role involves supporting prosecutions, including child exploitation offences. While images are not stored on-site, administrative staff may be exposed to sensitive materials such as Records of Interview, Transcripts, and Summaries of Evidence.
• Communication & Problem-Solving: Provide timely and accurate advice while escalating issues to senior staff as needed.
• Professional Development: Engage in learning and development activities as required.

About You:
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and resilient team player with a background in administration-based roles. You must be comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information and demonstrate the ability to work in a structured, high-pressure legal environment.
Mandatory Requirements:

• This process takes approximately 4-6 weeks from the time of interview to the official start date. We will faciliate you obtaining this clearance, but you need to be willing and able to provide information to obtain this, such as history of work/addresses of living and travel etc.

• Australian Citizenship: Applicants must be Australian citizens at the time of application. No exceptions.
• Security Clearance: A minimum Baseline Security Clearance with the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) is required.
  
• Full-time Availability: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).
• Physical Requirements: The role requires the ability to handle trolleys and suitcases for case-related tasks.

Remuneration:

• Hourly Rate: $42 to $45 per hour plus super, inclusive of casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements.

Career Progression Opportunity:

• An APS 4 version of this position will be advertised towards the end of the year, directly with the client on a salary with leave entitlements.
• This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the agency, learn systems and processes, and enhance your chances of securing an APS 4 engagement in Federal Government.

Application Process:
If you have any questions regarding this role, please email[email protected] as phone calls will not be accepted due to the competitive nature of this role and the streamlined recruitment process.
If you apply and are deemed suitable, you will be shortlisted over the following week and contacted if successful. To ensure consideration, please submit your application before the deadline of Wednesday, 12 March 2025, close of business.
Please note: Due to security clearance requirements, successful candidates should expect a 4-6 week processing period before commencing the role.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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