Ao2 Legal Administration Officer

An administrator with experience working in a Legal Office is required by a Queensland Statutory Body.

Your new company

It is a statutory body that helps to make decisions that enhance the dignity, rights and interest of Queenslanders. Offices are based in the Brisbane CBD.

Your new role

This is a temporary Administration Officer at the AO2 level with an hourly rate of $36.45.

The client is looking for a candidate who has demonstrated experience working in a legal office and is competent at performing the following duties:

• Accurate transcription of digital dictation, word processing and typing;
• Diary management, organising meetings/conferences including preparation, distribution of agendas, minutes and other material;
• Collate and assemble briefs and ministerial correspondence;
• Preparation of legal and title office documents and the use of precedents in Affinity (Legal practice management system)
• Attend court filing including collection of documents, lodging, legal and property and other on-line searches;
• Maintain filing, records bring-up and retrieval systems, including monitoring and follow-up of all correspondence using appropriate database systems;
• Maintain and monitor legal staff appointment schedules, court diary and bring up and manage incoming calls and visitors;
• Assist the team to meet financial deadlines and / or commitments, e.g. billing and time recording, opening, closing and archival of legal files;
• Ensure compliance with procedures for payment of legal expenses and counsel fees;
• Information management;
• Assist with mail, arranging couriers and the accurate maintenance of operational registers;
• Ensure services are completed in a timely and professional manner;

What you'll need to succeed

Prior experience in a legal office is required for this role.

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to work in a busy and welcoming environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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