About the Role:

As a Legal Support Officer, you will play a vital role in assisting our legal professionals with a range of tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of the legal function within our department. Your responsibilities will encompass both dedicated paralegal support and flexible administrative assistance as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Paralegal Support:

• Assisting lawyers with the preparation of legal documents, including briefs, submissions, affidavits, and other court-related materials.
• Conducting legal research and compiling relevant case law, legislation, and other legal resources.
• Maintaining and organising legal files and databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including courts, tribunals, and other government agencies, under the direction of legal officers.
• Assisting with the preparation of court and tribunal applications and filings.
• Drafting routine legal correspondence and documents.
• Assisting with the management of litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Preparing and organising evidence and exhibits for legal proceedings.
• Maintaining legal precedents and knowledge management systems.

Administrative Support:

• Providing high-level administrative support to the legal team, including diary management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email, and phone calls.
• Preparing agendas, minutes, and other meeting documentation.
• Processing invoices and managing financial administrative tasks as required.
• Undertaking general administrative duties to support the team's operational needs.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Proven experience in a legal support role, ideally with demonstrated paralegal responsibilities.
• Strong legal process knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal database management systems.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.

To apply please click "APPLY NOW" and forward a copy of your most recent CV and cover letter. Once you submit your application, one of our friendly consultants will be in contact with you! Onlycandidates that match the above criteria will be contacted.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.