Legal Team Administrator

Are you an experienced and motivated administrative professional seeking a rewarding opportunity? Look no further! Our dynamic in-house Legal team is seeking a dedicated Team Administrator to join our ranks. As a vital member of our team, you'll provide essential administrative support to ensure smooth operations and optimal efficiency.

• Supportive culture fostering teamwork, creativity, and innovation
• Gain valuable mentorship from experienced legal professionals, propelling your professional growth and development
• Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a 9-day fortnight, corporate fitness & working from home options

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking an experienced and driven administrative professional to join our in-house Legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Legal Team Administrator will offer comprehensive administrative support to the Legal team.

As the Team Administrator, you will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of our Legal Team. Your duties will include managing service requests, which involves allocating and opening files promptly, assisting in the preparation of correspondence as directed by team members and support file administration tasks, including organising emails. You will play a pivotal role in preparing briefs for external counsel and contributing to the development of internal reports using established systems. Additionally, you will be tasked with preparing comprehensive agendas and minutes for team meetings, as well as managing diary schedules for multiple parties efficiently.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

This is the ideal position for an individual who thrives in a dynamic, complex and sensitive environment. We seek candidates who can adapt to changing priorities, handle multiple tasks efficiently, and consistently deliver quality work under minimal supervision and tight deadlines. Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a proactive and positive attitude. As our team embarks on a journey of business enhancement, we value candidates who are confident in proposing innovative ideas and contributing to operational improvements. Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 and Teams environment and associated productivity applications will be highly valued. Experience in legal administrative support is preferred, and qualifications in relevant fields, such as Certificate IV Legal Services, will be advantageous.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $71,196 to $82,742 per year plus 12% superannuation
• 35-hour week with flexible working hours, hybrid working model, and nine-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Education assistance including training and development opportunities
• Be mentored and work closely with your Coordinator in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
• Free parking within walking distance of our new contemporary office building
• At Lake Macquarie City Council, we value our staff and the hard work they do. In return we offer a range of benefits click here to view more benefits on offer

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• Applications close midnight, Sunday 21 April 2024
• Interviews will be held, Tuesday 30 April 2024
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Sean Lucy, General Counsel on 4921 0221 or via email *****@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• If you need assistance with submitting your application, please Blair Stevenson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, 4069 0083 or via email **********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.
• We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
• To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment.