At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal teams with file management, research, and administrative tasks.
- Company: Commonwealth Agency in Canberra offering a collaborative work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, part-time options, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a legal setting while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Baseline security clearance and experience in Commonwealth legal practice preferred.
A secondment opportunity within a Commonwealth Agency based in Canberra is seeking a Paralegal/Administrative Support Officer with experience in a Commonwealth setting.
The Responsibilities
- Work as a secondee within the Commonwealth clients’ in-house legal team.
- Support the Legal Branch’s work including:
- Supporting file management and the efficient and effective delivery of legal services;
- Coordinating legal expenditure activities, including assisting with work orders and invoices and liaising with internal clients and external legal providers;
- Supporting lawyers with discrete tasks, including undertaking legal research and basic drafting to complete templates;
- Proactively gaining and maintaining knowledge of the agency’s legislative, policy and administrative frameworks;
- Receiving and responding to phone calls, emails and general correspondence, and managing shared inboxes;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
- Using a variety of Microsoft programs and corporate systems;
- Financial processing and administration;
- Providing HR support to the Branch, including onboarding new starters;
- Managing workflow and timeframes, escalating and progressing matters where necessary;
- Creating files and managing documents and information;
- Providing ad hoc administrative support to the Branch as required.
The Requirements
- A current (minimum) Baseline security clearance experience is a requirement for this role.
- A background in legal and experience working in a Commonwealth legal practice providing administrative support is highly desirable.
Paralegal/Administrative Support Officer in Canberra employer: Limber Recruitment
At Limber Recruitment, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As an Information Lawyer in our dynamic team, you'll enjoy professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the realm of privacy and information law, all while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions.
We think you need these skills to ace Paralegal/Administrative Support Officer in Canberra
File Management
Legal Research
Basic Drafting
Knowledge of Legislative Frameworks
Stakeholder Liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
Financial Processing
