Legal Administrative Officer, Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD hybrid working options available Ongoing, Full time Opportunity Location: Sydney CBD Hybrid working opportunity (3 to 4 days in office) Clerk Grade 5/6, Salary $99,938 - $110,271plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading DCS is offering an opportunity for an energetic Administrative Officer who has experience with legal practice management systems and/or working in an administrative or paralegal role in an inhouse legal team. Reporting to the Senior Legal Administrative Officer, you will provide a range of high-level administrative services including reporting to facilitate delivery of business operations and to support the DCS Legal Litigation team to achieve organisational objectives. The role is diverse and requires a person who can prioritise and enjoys a fast-paced environment. DCS Legal provides a wide range of legal services across the DCS cluster including advice, the preparation of commercial agreements and other transactions, and litigation. Solicitors in the team work independently and with more senior lawyers to assist clients in relation to specific requests and projects. In this role you will be working in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on supporting the practice management of the Litigation team. You will work in collaboration with junior and senior solicitors and the admin team to support processes including matter management, reporting and archiving. Your key accountabilities include: Delivering a wide range of administrative duties to support the litigation team Support the solicitors in the team with a range of administrative functions including court filing, preparation of briefs and printing Support the operation of a litigation case management system, and other systems Assist with the management of diary appointments (including court diaries), records and correspondence, and scheduling and supporting meetings Advanced knowledge of Office 365 and other computer systems to be able to draft, format and amend documents within Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and other applications Assist with the management of financial payments and reporting Maintain and update administrative practices, systems and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery outcomes To be successful in this role you will demonstrate or hold: An understanding of legal practice management and/or inhouse legal practice A collaborative approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities Self-starter with a willingness to learn What we need from you: To start your journey towards joining our team, please submit a covering letter (maximum two pages) and an up-to-date resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position. In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing or temporary opportunities. Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at $99,938 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via nicole.turner@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: 10am Tuesday 24th March Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here . We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact nicole.turner@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process
