Are you a proactive and highly organised legal support professional ready to join a busy legal team? We're looking for a Legal Support Officer / Paralegal Support Officer to provide essential secretarial and administrative support, ensuring the smooth operation of our State Government client’s legal services.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a culture of excellence and client satisfaction. We require someone with demonstrated experience in a legal setting, a keen willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
As a Legal Support Officer / Paralegal Support Officer, you will:
... - Document & Correspondence Management: Provide high-level word processing, including Dictaphone (preferred), and expert document formatting (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PDFs). You'll prepare briefs, reports, and various correspondence, and manage all incoming and outgoing mail.
- Administrative & Logistical Support: Coordinate diaries, schedule meetings and conferences (including agendas and minutes), and arrange travel and accommodation for the legal team.
- Information & Financial Systems: Maintain crucial information systems, including Excel spreadsheets, case management systems (e.g., VisualFiles), and filing. You'll also assist with financial tasks like billing, time recording, and managing legal expenses/counsel fees.
- Workflow & Client Relations: Adapt to frequent interruptions and tight deadlines while maintaining high performance. You'll effectively liaise with internal and external clients on confidential matters and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
- Team Collaboration & Professional Growth: Establish cooperative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You'll support process improvements, contribute to our inclusive culture, model Crown Law’s values, and work across various teams as needed. You'll also engage in self-development and support operational initiatives.
Additionally, this role may involve paralegal-specific tasks, such as:
- Conducting supervised legal research.
- Drafting routine legal documents, correspondence, and court forms.
- Assisting with discovery, including document review and organisation.
- Maintaining and organising case files and legal documentation.
- Preparing court bundles and assisting with legal advice/submissions.
About You
You're a detail-oriented professional with a strong legal background. You're adaptive, possess excellent organisational and communication skills, and can consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure.
If you're passionate about providing outstanding legal support and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!
To Apply
Click “APPLY NOW” and submit your most recent CV and cover letter. Our team will reach out if you’re a match for this opportunity. Please note, this is an expression of interest, and only those meeting the criteria will be contacted.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
