Legal Aid Queensland is committed to building and maintaining a strong First Nations workforce and building our cultural capability.
This is a targeted vacancy under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply and may be prioritised in this process.
Please note that this position is open to everyone and works with all clients and staff, not predominately or exclusively with First Nations clients and staff.Legal Aid Queensland acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians of the land where our offices stand, and where we work to help disadvantaged Queenslanders uphold their legal rights in our justice system.Key Details:This position is temporary full time from date of appointment till 30 June **** with the possibility of extension.
Part time may be considered for the right applicant/s.ResponsibilitiesManage administrative activities associated with a case file including opening, closing and archiving filesTranscribingFiling and service of documentsData entry and searchesHelp the lawyers prepare for matters including preparing correspondence, keeping detailed file notes, gathering personal information from clients, drafting affidavits and preparing court documents/subpoenasCompile briefs for counsel including photocopying, indexing, typing instructions and collection of relevant materialAct as the first point of contact and manage all incoming calls including providing legal information, referral advice and help clients prepare applications and legal documentsHelp lawyers prioritise daily tasks and maintain appointments and calendars including scheduling appointments with clients, interpreters,



experts and other relevant stakeholdersAlso make bookings for rooms, videoconferences, flights, accommodation and hire carsEnsure appropriate grants of aid are allocated to files, process requests for grants or extensions of aid using elodge, pay accounts, generate cheques and prepare submissions to grantsObtain court lists, organise material, coordinate and direct clients at courtHelp counsel at conferences and attend court to take and relay instructions as requiredHelp with administrative activities including providing a secretariat function, preparing spreadsheets, maintaining equipment and supplies, mail, records management and other activities as directedAssist with front counter duties as requiredAbout YouYou have legal administrative experience and can work independently, use information technology systems (eg. Microsoft Office) and learn organisation specific programsYou have knowledge of the principles of trauma informed practiceYou can communicate effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs, you remain calm and positive in difficult situations and provide courteous, prompt and qualified servicesWhat we offer youGenerous salary packaging***** hrs per week (full time hours)*****% employer super contributionsFlexible working hoursStudy leave for approved work-related coursesLocality AllowanceFor First Nations employeesMonthly network yarnsFirst Nations mentoringFree confidential counselling sessions for your family with a First Nations providerWFH options and cultural leaveOpportunities to consult on First Nations work being doneCompulsory cultural awareness and safety training for all staffCheck out our First Nations Strategic Plan
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📌 Litigation Support Officer (Cairns) - Targeted (Queensland)
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