Talent International is currently recruiting for a Legal Support Officer to work for the NSW Government, based in Sydney. The position is a 2-month contract with the possibility of extension and pays between $32.73 to $35.55 per hour + super.

7.6 hours a day / 38 hours a week

To assist administrative staff in the Legal and Governance Division, and have the following skills:

• Provide administrative support to a team of 6 lawyers. This will include opening and closing files in SharePoint and TRIM, including inputting relevant file structures
• Prepare and amend correspondence and legal documents from precedents
• Format legal documents (contracts, NSW Land Registry Services dealings)
• Prepare dealings in registrable form for lodgement in PEXA for registration at NSW Land Registry Services. Experience preparing planning agreements is preferred
• Assist other administrative staff as required - may include preparing Court bundles or some document delivery or registration of documents at Courts in the City
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills - styles, formatting, cross referencing
• Working co-operatively as a team and providing support and assistance as necessary for other administrative/support staff
• Liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders, as required
• Maintaining stationery supplies and other shared office resources
• Proactive, has initiative and problem solver
• Managing time effectively in a busy, team environment
• Multi-tasking and managing competing priorities
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

Required Skills/experience:

• Demonstrated relevant industry experience, ideally working in an Administration, Government, Legal or Service organisation.
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge in the application of Microsoft programs.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion.