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    APS3/4 Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Sydney, Australia - Chandler Macleod

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    As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

    Our client is seeking to engage an APS3/4 Paralegal/Legal Assistant.

    Location: Sydney, NSW

    Contract Length: Full time, May 2024 – September 2024 or earlier start date pending availability

    Eligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must be Australian Citizens

    Role Overview:

    The Paralegal / Legal Assistant will work closely with the Legal Services teams to:

    • set up a file/advice register where all our advice is consolidated and work with Principal Lawyers to map out how all legal files should be organized and file accordingly
    • assist in the development of standard operating procedures for legal services, including a style guide and file naming guide
    • create new legal files and update as required
    • ensure all legal requests and advice in our case management system and
    • corresponding electronic files are up to date
    • maintenance of records related to financial management of matters
    • including invoices, purchase orders, procurements etc.
    • administration of requests for advice through the Legal Services Portal reporting on compliance with Legal Services Directions
    • managing legal subscriptions and memberships
    • the collection of data for FOI reporting, senate estimates, media requests etc.

    Role Functions:

    Business –

    • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and processes related to each of the specialist legal teams
    • Assist with processing freedom of information requests
    • Assist with record and file management
    • Assist in managing internal communications for legal
    • Assist with legal research as required
    • Provide general administrative support

    Leadership –

    • Take responsibility for managing workload and meet relevant deadlines Identify areas of legal risk
    • Make operational decisions within defined parameters following established procedures and protocols

    Specialist / Technical -

    • An understanding, or ability to acquire an understanding of the Online Safety Act.
    • Interest in online safety and an ability to acquire an understanding of the broader regulatory environment
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective internal working relationships.

    If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting "Apply for this job". Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on for further discussion.

    Please Note – The due date for this submission is 19/04/2024.

    At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
    You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at



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