Litigation Support Officer
Vor 3 Tagen
We are recruiting to fill a newly created temporary position in our Family Law Coordination team. In this Litigation Support Officer role you will assist lawyers with all administrative activities associated with a case file including preparation of correspondence and legal documents; keeping file notes; collecting personal information; preparing briefs; data entry; transcribing; searches and scheduling appointments. You will manage office supplies and equipment, collect and distribute mail and pay accounts.
About Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland's (LAQ) vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.
Your new opportunity
Are you an experienced legal administrator? We are looking for career support staff with experience in family law practices looking to work in diverse and challenging roles. This is a great opportunity to assist our lawyers with all administrative activities associated with case file work.
In this interesting and diverse role you will ...
- Managing administrative activities associated with a case file including opening, closing and archiving files, transcribing interviews, filing and service of documents, data entry and searches.
- Assist with preparing for matters including preparing correspondence, keeping detailed file notes, gathering personal information, drafting affidavits and preparing summons/subpoenas.
- Compile briefs for counsel including photocopying, indexing, typing instructions and collection of relevant police material.
- Act as the first point of contact, providing legal information, referral advice and help clients prepare applications and legal documents.
- Help lawyers prioritise daily tasks and maintain calendars including scheduling appointments with clients, interpreters, experts and other relevant stakeholders.
- Attend to travel bookings.
- Ensure appropriate grants of aid are allocated to files, process requests for grants or extensions of aid using elodge, pay accounts, generate cheques and prepare submissions to grants for expensive case requests.
- Obtain court lists, organise material, coordinate and direct clients at court.
You will have:
- demonstrated legal administration experience and the ability to work independently
- ability to type with accuracy and speed
- experience using a variety of IT platforms including digital dictation software, BigHand and case management database systems
- effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
Interested? To apply, please provide
- a cover letter about what you can bring to the role; and
- your resume that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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