This is an exciting opportunity for a legal administrator to take on a rewarding role in Youth Legal Aid. The unit plays an important role in our youth justice system. You will have a key role coordinating the Youth Advice line for the whole of Queensland, enabling children to receive legal advice and taking calls in accordance with s421 of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000. You will prepare and allocate lawyers on to shifts for the Advice Line, collect and input all data received from calls, collate this data into reports for internal and external stakeholders. You will also be the key coordinator for the Youth Certification training, which offers training for lawyers, and allows them to become accredited to hold and appear on Youth matters.The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:Act as the principal point of contact for all stakeholders regarding the Youth Advice Line and Youth Certification Training.Maintain accreditation register in relation to practitioners who have attained Youth Certification.Manage and coordinate the process to record and present information, data and statistics with respect to youth justice matters received through the Youth Advice Line.Analyse, interpret and collate information from files for the purpose of government reporting as outlined in the project's Memorandum of Understanding. Provide ongoing advice and data analysis to the Director and Assistant Director (Youth Legal Aid), Criminal Law Services in relation to all aspects of the project.Respond to internal and external stakeholders requests for regular and ad hoc reports relating to Youth Advice Line. Prepare regular reports for external stakeholders.Represent Youth Legal Aid at stakeholder meetings.You will have:Extensive legal administrative experience, and knowledge of court procedures, ideally in relation to youth justice matters.Experience undertaking projects and the ability to investigate, analyse information and identify potential solutions to problems. You can also plan and monitor task progress to ensure deadlines are met.Ability to prepare written information in a clear, succinct and accurate manner. Proficient in using information technology systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word and can learn organisation specific systems.What we offer you:36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)Generous salary packaging1275% employer super contributionsStudy leave for approved work-related courses.If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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