Legal Support Officer – Contract position

• $40 per hour + super
• Initial 3-6 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

About the Company:

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.

Skills & Experience:

• 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

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Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.