Litigation Support Officer (Family) - Cairns

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

Manage administrative activities associated with a case file including opening, closing and archiving files; transcribing interviews; filing and service of documents; data entry and searches.
Help the lawyer prepare for matters including preparing correspondence, keeping detailed file notes, gathering personal information from clients, drafting affidavits and preparing summons/ subpoenas.
Compile briefs for counsel including photocopying, indexing, typing instructions and collection of relevant police material from the police station or prosecutions.
Act as the first point of contact and manage all incoming calls including providing legal information, referral advice and help clients prepare applications and legal documents.
Help lawyers prioritise daily tasks and maintain appointments and calendars including scheduling appointments with clients, interpreters, experts and other relevant stakeholders. Also make bookings for rooms, videoconferences, flights, accommodation and hire cars.

You will have:
You have demonstrated legal administrative experience and are able to work independently.
You can type with accuracy and speed, use information technology systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and to have the ability to learn organisation specific systems.
You can communicate effectively with external stakeholders and clients with complex needs and provide courteous, prompt and professional services.
You can build and sustain positive relationships with team members and colleagues.
You take on additional duties when required, demonstrate flexibility and reschedule or re-organise work to reflect changes in priority.

What we offer you

36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
Generous salary packaging
12.75% employer super contributions
Flexible working hours
Study leave for approved work-related courses.
Locality Allowance

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