Administrative Assistant - Legal Team

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Duration: Fixed term 1 year contract
• Remuneration: $91,472-$108,588 + 17% super & leave loading (depending on experience)
• Location: Kensington, NSW

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing great things. But what makes us different isn't what we do, it's how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.

Why your role matters
The Administrative Officer will coordinate a broad range of office functions as well as provide administrative and legal support to the Legal & Compliance Office.

You will bring your exceptional administrative and clerical skills to work confidently in this fast-paced environment with a focus on legal documentation support, alongside general office coordination activities and improvements to support the efficient operation of the Legal & Compliance Office.

The Administrative Assistant reports to and works in close collaboration with the Legal Operations Manager.

Who you are
You will have a high level of administrative experience with a background in a legal secretarial or paralegal role with familiarity with legal processes, documentation and procedures alongside:

• Ideally, experience in legal documentation support such as coordinating responses to subpoenas, preparation of Counsel briefs and managing the development of contractual documentation.
• Confidence in using Office 365 to maintain filing systems, spreadsheets, databases, websites, knowledge management and other administrative systems.
• Strong communication, client service and interpersonal skills to enable professional interaction with a range of people across large organisations.
• Excellent time management and high attention to detail.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Collaborative and a problem solver.

For more detailed information on required skills and experience and role responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work arrangements.

• Hybrid working: work from home and on our vibrant campus
• Join our well-established and supportive team of experienced lawyers
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements

How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Thursday 8th December 2022 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch:
Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant:
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised: 02 Dec 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Dec 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time