AddressAbout Legal Aid Queensland
Are you an experienced legal administrator or currently studying law and seeking to gain real world experience? In this diverse and challenging role you will help lawyers with all administrative activities associated with a case file.
This is a targeted position. As an equal opportunity measure, under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 it is a requirement that the incumbent be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) is committed to becoming an employer of choice for First Nations peoples. Please note that this position works with all clients, not predominately or exclusively with First Nations clients.
This position is temporary until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension.
What you will do
- Managing administrative activities associated with a case file
- Assist with preparing for matters
- Act as first point of contact and manage all incoming calls
- Help lawyers prioritise daily tasks and maintain appointments and calendars
About you: The successful candidate will have
- Demonstrated legal administration experience and the ability to work independently
- Ability to type with accuracy and speed and use information technology including the Microsoft suite
- Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
Work with an organisation that has a commitment to cultural safety that can offer you;
- Study assistance with reimbursement of university law degree costs (conditions apply)
- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
- 12.75% employer super contributions
- Access to culturally capable external providers and free counselling sessions for employees and immediate family
- Generous salary packaging - up to $30, 000 FBT exempt which reduces your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay
- First Nations annual conference and network
Interested?
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.
