At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal operations and assist lawyers with research and document management.
- Company: Join a supportive team within the Commonwealth Government's Legal Branch.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, and a culture that values your input.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a friendly, relatable team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic legal environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in administrative support, preferably in a legal setting.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Paralegal/Administrative Support Officer
We are seeking experienced Administrative or Legal Support professionals at the APS4 or APS5 level to assist our Commonwealth Government client’s Legal Branch across legal, executive, finance and HR functions.
An initial labour hire contract until 30 June 2027 is available to candidates based in Canberra, ACT.
Full-time and part-time arrangements are available, with other flexible arrangements considered case by case.
Please note: only Australian citizens with a minimum Baseline security clearance can be considered for this role.
Duties
- Support legal operations through file management, document control, and workflow coordination.
- Coordinate legal expenditure, including work orders, invoices, and financial administration.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and manage correspondence.
- Provide HR and administrative support, including onboarding and inbox management.
- Assist lawyers with legal research, drafting, and matter outsourcing.
- Drive process improvements and maintain knowledge of relevant legislative and policy frameworks.
- Use Microsoft Office and corporate systems to support Branch operations.
- Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Previous experience working in a legal practice or supporting a legal team is highly desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
About the role
We are seeking experienced Administrative or Legal Support professionals at the APS4 or APS5 level to assist our Commonwealth Government client’s Legal Branch across legal, executive, finance and HR functions.
An initial labour hire contract until 30 June 2027 is available to candidates based in Canberra, ACT.
Full-time and part-time arrangements are available, with other flexible arrangements considered case by case.
Please note: only Australian citizens with a minimum Baseline security clearance can be considered for this role.
Duties
- Support legal operations through file management, document control, and workflow coordination.
- Coordinate legal expenditure, including work orders, invoices, and financial administration.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and manage correspondence.
- Provide HR and administrative support, including onboarding and inbox management.
- Assist lawyers with legal research, drafting, and matter outsourcing.
- Drive process improvements and maintain knowledge of relevant legislative and policy frameworks.
- Use Microsoft Office and corporate systems to support Branch operations.
Requisite skills/experience
- Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Previous experience working in a legal practice or supporting a legal team is highly desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
- Culture and benefits
People enjoy contracting with adaptbl because our business is owned and managed by people who have first‑hand experience working as contractors.
We can relate.
We treat people the way we would want to be treated, and we provide a range of perks and benefits to our staff.
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Paralegal/Administrative Support Officer in Canberra employer: RELATBL Recruiting Pty Ltd
At adaptbl, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for those in the Information Lawyers role based in Canberra. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and development, offering flexible working arrangements and a commitment to treating our staff with respect and fairness. With a focus on mentoring and providing practical guidance, we ensure that our employees have the resources and opportunities to thrive in their careers while contributing meaningfully to privacy and FOI matters within the Commonwealth Government.
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