AddressAbout the Law Council of Australia
The Law Council of Australia represents the legal profession at the national level, to speak on behalf of its Constituent Bodies on national issues, and to promote the administration of justice, access to justice and general improvement of the law.
The Law Council advises governments, courts, and federal agencies on ways in which the law and the justice system can be improved for the benefit of the community. The Law Council also represents the Australian legal profession overseas and maintains close relationships with legal professional bodies throughout the world.
The Law Council was established in 1933 and represents 16 Australian state and territory law societies and bar associations and the Law Firms Australia, which are known collectively as the Council’s Constituent Bodies.
The Secretariat serves the Law Council nationally and is based in Canberra.
About the role
The International Law Section provides a focal point for lawyers and others interested in transnational and International Law matters, trade and business practice, migration, and human rights issues. Lawyers and others are able to discuss current issues and contribute to the development of international legal practice and policy. The Section’s Chapters provide an opportunity for Australian trained lawyers based overseas to meet, network and filter back issues of concern.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and management of the activities of the ILS in consultation with ILS Executive Officer.
- Provide executive support to the Chair and the Executive of the ILS.
- Organise ILS Committee meetings, including the distribution of agendas and minutes, organisation of venues, attending to follow-up action and taking minutes for Executive meetings.
- Assist with the development and implementation of innovative strategies and materials to engage with Committee members, including seeking contributions to submissions.
- Manage and promote membership of the ILS utilising the AMS database, contribute to the overall membership growth plan: including general promotional activities, managing renewal drives and identifying and promoting member benefits.
- Coordinate key seminars, lecture series and events.
- Work in close liaison with ILS Executive Officer and Chair to ensure diligent and resourceful use of the ILS expenditure and budget.
- Assist with the preparation of ILS Section reports for Law Council Executive and Board meetings, including the Law Council’s ‘Quarterly Report’.
- Maintain and regularly update the ILS webpage and social media accounts.
- Attend quarterly Executive meetings.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in providing executive and high-level administrative support.
- Ability to provide a high standard of administrative support with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail with well-developed writing skills.
- Self-motivated and the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated high standard of competency in MS Office.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with the ability to multi-task, manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines whilst dealing with a wide range of people.
- The ability to travel to Sydney (day-tips), approximately four times a year.
Desirable
- Experience in providing meeting support including minute taking.
- Experience working with data management systems, design software and registration systems.
- Previous experience in a member-based organisation, or legal background.
- Some experience with finance.
- Experience liaising with key stakeholders, for example:
- courts,
- government agencies,
- members,
- external providers, and
- contractors.
Please apply via Seek before this advertisement closes at 5pm on the 28th of June. For questions regarding the role, please contact Doris Wimmler at *************@lawcouncil.au.
