Job Opportunities in Australia
September 9, 2024
Australian Government
Sydney
Legal Administrative Assistants and Legal Assistants
- Legal Support roles
- Legal Administrative Assistants (APS3) and Legal Assistants (APS4) - Perth
- Ongoing (non-ongoing positions may be offered)
About us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.
AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.
AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 715 staff, including over 500 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
About the roles
The Dispute Resolution practice group provides specialist expertise in resolving and managing disputes across many areas of law. It acts for regulatory agencies in enforcing the law, protects sensitive information from disclosure, defends government decisions and responds to claims made against the Commonwealth. It is often involved in the largest and most sensitive matters affecting the Australian Government.
In these roles you will:
- take an active role in assisting our lawyers and other legal support staff to deliver a high standard of legal services to our clients
- assist with the preparation of court and tribunal documents and other correspondence
- maintain legal files and assist with client enquiries
- manage lawyers’ diaries and travel
- ensure administrative procedures such as client billing and reporting comply with relevant AGS requirements.
About you
The successful candidate/s will ideally have:
- some legal support experience is an advantage for the APS Level 3 Legal Administrative Assistant role/s, but not essential
- at least 2 years’ legal assistant experience for the APS Level 4 Legal Assistant role/s
- a genuine commitment to client service and a professional approach
- good attention to detail and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
- good judgement and the ability and willingness to take on a variety of tasks
- well-developed written and oral communication skills
- an interest in undertaking training and development to learn new skills
- good knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, Adobe)
- the ability to be flexible and work as part of a team.
With open door access to some of Australia’s most respected lawyers, we are a developer of talent and critical thinking and you will partner with our clients to deliver creative solutions to current and emerging legal issues of national importance.
AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and, while our work can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.
To apply
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level.
To apply, please click the ‘Begin’ button.
Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.
Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Maria Wharton, Legal Support Manager, on 03 9242 1293.
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