Talent International is currently recruiting for a Legal Support Officer to work for the NSW Government, based in Darlinghurst. This is a 6-month contract with a view to be extended. The role is paying $45/hr + Super.

Hours - 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

We're seeking a motivated and professional individual with experience in the criminal law sector or transferable skills from a similar legal or administrative environment.

Paralegal skills will be highly regarded.

About the Role

In this role, you will provide front-line administrative and paralegal support to Public Defenders (barristers) and senior staff. You'll play an important role in ensuring the efficient daily operation of the office-allowing Public Defenders to focus on their legal work and client needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing reception, calls, mail, deliveries, and visitor access to ensure smooth and professional front-office operations
• Coordinating Audio Visual Link (AVL) bookings for court appearances and client interactions
• Providing paralegal assistance, including typing, proofreading, transcribing, organising briefs, and document preparation
• Supporting Chambers and line managers with financial tasks, IT coordination, events, and projects (e.g., annual Criminal Law Conference)
• Maintaining accurate records within the CASES management system
• Arranging travel and ensuring compliance with Public Defender travel requirements
• Offering basic IT troubleshooting support to staff and barristers

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in the criminal law or legal support environment (government or private sector)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and data entry systems
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, professional legal setting

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.