Main characteristics
- Location
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Company
- Randstad
- Salary
- AU$ 44.49 - AU$ 52.25 /per year
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Category
- legal
Job summary
job detailsRandstad are proud to currently be partnering with a large State Government Department in recruiting a Paralegal to join their unit. This role is based in the Brisbane CBD within walking distance of public transport. The contract is 6 months initially with strong potential for extension.
You will provide efficient and effective support by performing a range of paralegal and administrative support duties in a timely, accurate and confidential manner. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the legal field whether in administration, as a paralegal or as a lawyer.
Your new role
As a Paralegal your duties will be tasks including but not limited to
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- Providing high level of legal administration support
- Records management related tasks such as file sorting, renaming and correspondence management
- Maintaining an effective records management system and managing computerised databases
- Prioritise tasks to ensure work is completed within designated time frames and use discretion to recognise when to escalate potential issues to the Senior Administration Officer and/or clinical staff
- Complete any other ad hoc general administration duties to a high standard
- Providing paralegal assistance to legal staff within a legal team as directed. This may include, but not be limited to:
- Filing and serving legal documents on solicitors, barristers, doctors, businesses and other persons.
- Conducting searches for information in various Court Registries, Tribunals, hospitals, businesses, companies etc.
- Compiling and preparing documents including briefs to experts, mediators or briefs to Counsel, indexes to brief and client files.
- Supervision of inspection of documents; notation of account fees for copies, generating appropriate correspondence
- Providing administrative support for Trial preparation and assistance including but not limited to drafting routine court documentation
- Legal research including drafting routine correspondence.
- Drafting routine court documentation.
- Arranging meetings, appointments, conferences and interviews as required.
- Undertaking administrative tasks and other duties as directed.
What will you need to be successful in this role
To be considered for this role you would have skills & experience in the following to be successful:
- Must either have Paralegal experience, be studying law and have some experience working in a law firm/government department, agency or organisation (e.g. legal secretary
- Achieve results with minimal supervision
- Have an extremely high level of attention to detail
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to analyse numerical and written information
- Reliable and adaptable to respond to changes in workloads and priorities.
The ideal candidate for this role will be professional, confident and have demonstrated experience in the following areas
- Previous experience within a similar role is required
- Public sector experience is considered in high regard - either State or Federal Government
- Management of confidential and sensitive information
- Data entry skills with the ability to quickly and accurately enter data into systems
- High attention to detail across various administrative tasks
- The ability to engage with diverse audiences and stakeholders
- High performance working in both autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent punctuality and attendance
What Youll Receive
- $44.49-49.37 + per hour plus super
- Brisbane CBD location
- Consideration would be given to placing someone at the AO4 rate if they had considerable experience
Why work with Randstad?
We value our contractors. So in addition to the benefits from your new employer, we can also offer you
- A dedicated consultant as a point of contact
- Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts
cinemas and many more.
- A free Employee Assistance Program which will provide you your family with access to professional support services
- A weekly pay cycle which gives you access to your wages sooner rather than later.
What now
Are you ready to take the next step in your career in government? If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience listed above apply now! We would love to hear from you.
Note, unfortunately due to a high volume of interest in these roles only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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Randstad are proud to currently be partnering with a large State Government Department in recruiting a Paralegal to join their unit. This role is based in the Brisbane CBD within walking distance of public transport. The contract is 6 months initially with strong potential for extension.
You will provide efficient and effective support by performing a range of paralegal and administrative support duties in a timely, accurate and confidential manner. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the legal field whether in administration, as a paralegal or as a lawyer.
Your new role
As a Paralegal your duties will be tasks including but not limited to
- Providing high level of legal administration support
- Records management related tasks such as file sorting, renaming and correspondence management
- Maintaining an effective records management system and managing computerised databases
- Prioritise tasks to ensure work is completed within designated time frames and use discretion to recognise when to escalate potential issues to the Senior Administration Officer and/or clinical staff
- Complete any other ad hoc general administration duties to a high standard
...
- Providing paralegal assistance to legal staff within a legal team as directed. This may include, but not be limited to:
- Filing and serving legal documents on solicitors, barristers, doctors, businesses and other persons.
- Conducting searches for information in various Court Registries, Tribunals, hospitals, businesses, companies etc.
- Compiling and preparing documents including briefs to experts, mediators or briefs to Counsel, indexes to brief and client files.
- Supervision of inspection of documents; notation of account fees for copies, generating appropriate correspondence
- Providing administrative support for Trial preparation and assistance including but not limited to drafting routine court documentation
- Legal research including drafting routine correspondence.
- Drafting routine court documentation.
- Arranging meetings, appointments, conferences and interviews as required.
- Undertaking administrative tasks and other duties as directed.
What will you need to be successful in this role
To be considered for this role you would have skills & experience in the following to be successful:
- Must either have Paralegal experience, be studying law and have some experience working in a law firm/government department, agency or organisation (e.g. legal secretary
- Achieve results with minimal supervision
- Have an extremely high level of attention to detail
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to analyse numerical and written information
- Reliable and adaptable to respond to changes in workloads and priorities.
The ideal candidate for this role will be professional, confident and have demonstrated experience in the following areas
- Previous experience within a similar role is required
- Public sector experience is considered in high regard - either State or Federal Government
- Management of confidential and sensitive information
- Data entry skills with the ability to quickly and accurately enter data into systems
- High attention to detail across various administrative tasks
- The ability to engage with diverse audiences and stakeholders
- High performance working in both autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent punctuality and attendance
What Youll Receive
- $44.49-49.37 + per hour plus super
- Brisbane CBD location
- Consideration would be given to placing someone at the AO4 rate if they had considerable experience
Why work with Randstad?
We value our contractors. So in addition to the benefits from your new employer, we can also offer you
- A dedicated consultant as a point of contact
- Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts
cinemas and many more.
- A free Employee Assistance Program which will provide you your family with access to professional support services
- A weekly pay cycle which gives you access to your wages sooner rather than later.
What now
Are you ready to take the next step in your career in government? If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience listed above apply now! We would love to hear from you.
Note, unfortunately due to a high volume of interest in these roles only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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- skills
Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Law, Law Clerk, Legal, Government, State Government, Public Sector, Paralegal Support, Legal Research, Crown Law, DJAG, Justice, Secretary
- education
Secondary School/High School
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