Legal Support Officer
Legal Support Officer required by NSW Government Organisation in Sydney CBD (full time in office). ASAP start – initial 6-month assignment. $49.28 per hour + super // 35 hour week.
Key accountabilities:

• Provide high quality legal support to senior staff, other Counsel/Solicitors.
• Maintain briefs, files, file notes and records of proceedings; organise 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.
• Prepare court documents for prosecutions and appeals efficiently and accurately to ensure that all relevant information and documents are available.
• Provide general legal support including registration and updating matters, drafting correspondence, photocopying, records and supply management.

Selection criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (highly regarded)
• Previous experience in providing legal administration/paralegal assistance
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong personal presentation skills
• High level of maturity
• Experience with diary management and data entry
• Ability to provide Executive Administrative duties

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now with your up-to-date CV (in Word format)