APS3/4 Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Chandler Macleod

Sydney, NSW
Temporary
Full-time

20 days ago

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.Our client is seeking to engage an APS3/4 Paralegal/Legal Assistant.Location: Sydney, NSWContract Length: Full time, May 2024 – September 2024 or earlier start date pending availabilityEligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must be Australian CitizensRole Overview:The Paralegal / Legal Assistant will work closely with the Legal Services teams to:

set up a file/advice register where all our advice is consolidated and work with Principal Lawyers to map out how all legal files should be organized and file accordingly
assist in the development of standard operating procedures for legal services, including a style guide and file naming guide
create new legal files and update as required
ensure all legal requests and advice in our case management system and
corresponding electronic files are up to date
maintenance of records related to financial management of matters
including invoices, purchase orders, procurements etc.
administration of requests for advice through the Legal Services Portal reporting on compliance with Legal Services Directions
managing legal subscriptions and memberships
the collection of data for FOI reporting, senate estimates, media requests etc.

Role Functions:Business –

Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and processes related to each of the specialist legal teams
Assist with processing freedom of information requests
Assist with record and file management
Assist in managing internal communications for legal
Assist with legal research as required
Provide general administrative support

Leadership –

Take responsibility for managing workload and meet relevant deadlines Identify areas of legal risk
Make operational decisions within defined parameters following established procedures and protocols

Specialist / Technical -

An understanding, or ability to acquire an understanding of the Online Safety Act.
Interest in online safety and an ability to acquire an understanding of the broader regulatory environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective internal working relationships.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on 02 6268 9926 for further discussion.Please Note – The due date for this submission is 19/04/2024.At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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