As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.Our client is seeking to engage an APS3/4 Paralegal/Legal Assistant.Location: Sydney, NSWContract Length: Full time, May 2024 – September 2024 or earlier start date pending availabilityEligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must be Australian CitizensRole Overview:The Paralegal / Legal Assistant will work closely with the Legal Services teams to:
- set up a file/advice register where all our advice is consolidated and work with Principal Lawyers to map out how all legal files should be organized and file accordingly
- assist in the development of standard operating procedures for legal services, including a style guide and file naming guide
- create new legal files and update as required
- ensure all legal requests and advice in our case management system and
- corresponding electronic files are up to date
- maintenance of records related to financial management of matters
- including invoices, purchase orders, procurements etc.
- administration of requests for advice through the Legal Services Portal reporting on compliance with Legal Services Directions
- managing legal subscriptions and memberships
- the collection of data for FOI reporting, senate estimates, media requests etc.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and processes related to each of the specialist legal teams
- Assist with processing freedom of information requests
- Assist with record and file management
- Assist in managing internal communications for legal
- Assist with legal research as required
- Provide general administrative support
- Take responsibility for managing workload and meet relevant deadlines Identify areas of legal risk
- Make operational decisions within defined parameters following established procedures and protocols
- An understanding, or ability to acquire an understanding of the Online Safety Act.
- Interest in online safety and an ability to acquire an understanding of the broader regulatory environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective internal working relationships.
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