Legal Support Officer

Legal Support Officer required by NSW Government Organisation in Sydney CBD (full time in office). ASAP start – initial assignment until 19/12/2025. $42 - $45 per hour + super // 35 hour week.
Key accountabilities:

• Provide high quality legal support to staff, Senior Barristers and other Counsel.
  • 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.

Selection criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (highly regarded)
• Previous experience in providing legal administration/paralegal assistance (highly beneficial)
• Experience in the delivery of clerical support services including advanced word processing and data entry skills.
• Effective interpersonal, communication skills and organisational skills
• Strong personal presentation skills
• High level of maturity
• Ability to balance competing demands and ensure professional standards are met in the delivery of clerical support services
• High level of accuracy in data entry and record keeping

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