Litigation Support Officer

We are seeking legal secretaries and career legal administrators with an interest in family law to join our team. With both permanent and temporary roles available this is a great opportunity for a career change and join an organisation focused on delivering services to vulnerable and disadvantage people.

Due to internal promotion and staff movement, we have a number of opportunities available.

Are you an experienced legal administrator or legal secretary looking for a change? We are looking for career legal support staff with experience in family law practice wanting to undertake diverse and challenging work.  This is a great opportunity to assist our lawyers in our various Family Law teams with all administrative activities associated with case file work.

About Legal Aid QueenslandLegal Aid Queensland's (LAQ) vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

As a Litigation Support Officer you will play an integral role in the following:

• Managing administrative activities associated with a case file including opening, closing and archiving files, transcribing interviews, filing and service of documents, data entry and searches
• Assisting with preparing for matters including preparing correspondence, keeping detailed file notes, gathering personal information, drafting affidavits and preparing summons/subpoenas
• Providing first point of contact service and managing all incoming calls
• Supporting the lawyers prioritise daily tasks and maintaining appointments and calendars

You will have:

• significant legal administration experience and the ability to work independently
• ability to type with accuracy and speed 
• have experience using a variety of IT platforms - at LAQ we use digital dictation software, BigHand and case management database systems
• effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships

What we offer you

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working arrangements
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

To apply, please provide

• a cover letter about what you can bring to the role
• a written statement (3 pages) on how you have demonstrated the capabilities outlined in the ‘About You' section
• your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications, and
• two referees.

If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.