AddressThis is an outstanding opportunity for a legal administrator to take on a position delivering civil justice services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
The Civil Law Legal Aid Scheme (CLLAS) is a scheme set up by the state government so that Queenslanders can obtain legal assistance for civil law matters to be heard in a Queensland court or a tribunal where there is the power to award costs. The scheme is funded by the Public Trustee of Queensland and administered by Legal Aid Queensland in Brisbane. The Civil Law Legal Aid Scheme provides assistance with outlays associated with civil claims approved under the schemes' guidelines.
In this role you will help the CLLAS Coordinator with all administrative and governance activities required for the administration of the Civil Law Legal Aid Scheme.
- Undertake administrative activities including organising and allocating incoming correspondence, data entry, opening and finalising files, maintaining electronic file records in accordance with established protocols, and preparing correspondence.
- Conduct client searches and gather additional client information to support and verify CLLAS application details.
- Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders in relation to grants of aid, client referrals and file issues.
- Ensure appropriate grants of aid are allocated and recorded to the electronic record.
- Act as a direct contact for the CLLAS panel of approved legal practitioners, respond to enquiries and provide information about the CLLAS guidelines.
Why work for us?
- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
- 12.75% employer super contributions
- Flexible working hours
- Generous salary packaging available
- Study leave for approved work-related courses.
- a written statement (2 pages maximum) on how you have demonstrated the capabilities outlined in the ‘About You' section,
- your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications, and
- two referees.
