Legal Administration Officer (APS3)
- Provide administrative support to legal practice groups.
- Manage case files, data entry, and document processing.
- Liaise with stakeholders and resolve routine queries.
About the role
We are seeking experienced administration and service delivery professionals at the APS3 level to be engaged as a Legal Administration Officer with our Commonwealth Government client in Sydney, NSW. The successful candidate will provide delivery of a broad range of administrative support services to the legal practice groups.
An initial 6-month labour hire contract is on offer, with the possibility of an extension.
Please note: The successful candidate must be an Australian citizen. While an AGSVA Baseline security clearance is preferred, candidates with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline clearance will also be considered.
Duties:
- Create, manage and maintain case files, records, data entry and document processing.
- Draft emails, routine correspondence and documents using templates.
- Coordinate witnesses, prepare summons/subpoenas, and arrange court-related travel and logistics.
- Prepare, lodge, collect and file court materials.
- Conduct basic research and arrange videoconferencing, interpreters and translators.
- Provide efficient administrative support, advice on systems, processes and service delivery.
- Resolve routine queries, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and contribute to team and organisational objectives.
- Liaise with Federal Prosecutors, courts, counsel, external agencies and stakeholders.
Requisite skills/experience:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience delivering a broad range of support services within a government and/or legal environment.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and provide advice in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to adapt flexibly and respond positively to change.
- Strong capability to build and maintain positive, professional stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as a reliable and engaged team member.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve issues using established processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Culture and benefits
People enjoy contracting with relatbl because our business is owned and managed by people who have first-hand experience working as contractors. We can relate. We treat people the way we would want to be treated, and we provide a range of perks and benefits to our staff.
How to apply
Click APPLY or get in touch with Sam (************************) or Nishita (*********************************) for a confidential discussion. Applications for this position close on Wednesday 24 June 2026. However, applications received after the closing date will be considered for similar future roles.
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