Employment Type: Approximate 6-month contract with potential for extension
Location: Canberra, ACT
Hourly Pay Rate: $43.26 per hour plus 12% superannuation
Security Clearance/Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance
Working Arrangements: Onsite work, full-time hours only (37.5 hours per week)

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive APS3 Legal Support Officer to join a well-regarded Federal Government agency committed to delivering high-quality, ethical, and effective criminal prosecution services. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting legal practice groups by providing a broad range of administrative and litigation support services. You will be working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment alongside a team of professionals passionate about upholding the integrity of Australia’s legal system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general administrative support, including file creation and management, photocopying, data entry, and document preparation.
  
  
• Prepare and manage legal documents such as summons, subpoenas, and correspondence using templates.
  
  
• Coordinate witnesses and arrange travel, interpreters, and court-related logistics.
  
  
• Prepare court materials, lodge legal documentation, and conduct basic legal research.
  
  
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (prosecutors and legal teams) and external contacts such as courts and counsel.
  
  
• Use legal systems and digital litigation tools to assist in managing complex cases.
  
  
• Prioritise workloads and manage tasks to meet deadlines.
  
  
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
  
  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience providing legal or administrative support, ideally within a government or legal environment.
  
  
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems.
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to apply judgment within established guidelines and procedures.
  
  
• Comfortable working under general direction in a dynamic environment.
  
  
• Positive, flexible, and collaborative team player.

ELIGIBILITY

• Australian citizenship is required.
  
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

Apply now or contact Jake Adam on 6260 8888 for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 1 October 2025. If your application is received after this date, we’ll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply, even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ+ people.