APS3 Legal Support Officer
I am looking for an administration professional. for a long-term temporary contract at a busy Federal Government Department located in Perth CBD.
The role is responsible for providing a range of general legal administrative support services, including case preparation and witness coordination. This role involves liaising with staff while utilising a range of administrative, legal and digital litigation tools and systems to support the analysis and management of cases, draft routine workplace documents, emails and other correspondence.
Your new role
Case Administration activities - creation and administration of case files, photocopying, filing, data entry, meeting administration, records management (including archiving).Witness Coordination - drafting summons/subpoenas, liaison (e.g. providing updates), arranging travel and other related tasks.Case Preparation - preparing materials, lodging/filing documentation, conducting basic research activities, video conferencing and arranging interpreters and translators.Responding to enquiries and providing accurate advice in a timely manner.Undertaking a range of data entry activities and ensuring follow up is completedAdapting communication (both verbal and written) to suit the identified audience.Identifying and escalating issues to senior staff membersUndertaking appropriate learning and development activities as required.
What you will need to succeed
Strong focus on delivery in professional services environment.Excellent attention to detail.Ability and positively to work changes and shifting priorities.Excellent time management skills.Strong emphasis on collaboration skills - within team and internal and external stakeholders.Sound application of judgement, initiative and drive.Sound communication skills. Essential Requirements
Australian CitizenshipAbility to obtain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance with the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency
What you'll get in return
Experience within Federal GovernmentCompetitive Hourly Rate6 month contract with the possibility of extensionContinued support from your Hays consultant What you need to do now
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