- Provide high level legal, clerical, and administrative assistance to support the discovery and management of legal matters.
- Respond to complex and sensitive enquiries and issues relating to legal matters.
- Undertake research and assist in the preparation of court documents and briefs.
- Prepare complex submissions, policy papers, executive briefings, and high-level correspondence, as required.
- Assist legal staff in matters proceeding in court including co-ordinating arrangements with witness, locating, and preparing lists of authorities and preparation of evidence.
- Review legislative actions, statutory instruments, and delegations (including supporting documents) to ensure accuracy and consistency with relevant legislation and related drafting standards.
- Work in accordance with, and uphold the ACT Government Respect, Equity and Diversity Framework and the Directorate's Work Health and Safety system.
- Experience with drafting primary and subordinate legislation is desirable.
- Legal qualification or extensive experience in a legal discipline are highly desirable.
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Senior Paralegal Officer - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government
Description
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: Housing Assistance is seeking applications for a Senior Paralegal Officer (SPO). The primary role of the SPO is to assist with discovery and management of work within Client Services Branch, including:Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
