We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Applications close, 11:55pm Monday 25 November 2024 Hours per fortnight: 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties Provide comprehensive clerical assistance and support including high quality document production and preparation of correspondence and other legal documents to a high degree of precision and accuracy to support the efficient and effective delivery of civil litigation services.Undertake a wide range of clerical and administrative duties to support the efficient and effective delivery of civil law services by the State Litigation Office, including opening, closing and archiving civil files, the preparation and compiling of court and other legal documents.Undertake transcription services for legal practitioners with a high level of speed and accuracy.Undertake data entry including the updating and maintenance of the legal practice database, and utilise the database tools for preparation of documentation.Provide personal and telephone reception facilities of a high quality ensuring sensitive and confidential handling of enquiries, including attending to public enquiries, liaison with self-represented litigants, the legal profession, courts and tribunals.Ordering and receipting stationery requirements and undertake daily maintenance of office equipment.Work collaboratively as part of a team including providing support and guidance to administrative assistant positions.Provide relief for other administrative and clerical positions in Crown Law as required.Pre-employment Checks The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
Pre-employment checksDisciplinary action in previous employment.Identification check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:
Statement of Duties (354858) Legal Administration Officer.docxStatement of Duties (354858) Legal Administration Officer.pdfAbout the Department of Justice (Crown Law) November 2024.docxAbout the Department of Justice (Crown Law) November 2024.pdfInformation for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docxInformation for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdfFAQs Short Form Application.docxFAQs Short Form Application.pdfHow to apply To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1***.
For more information Anne-Maree Emmerton
Senior Executive Officer | State Litigation Office
Email: ******
Phone: (03) 6165 3***
Reasonable Adjustment Queries Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7***
Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
#J-18808-Ljbffr