Be a part of one of Australia’s most dynamic, diverse and challenging legal practices.
Applications close Monday 29 July 2024
Salary: PSO3.1 $72,957 – PSO3.2 $75,703 (depending on experience)
FTE: Fulltime – 12 month contract
Location: Alice Springs
Commencement: Immediately (Negotiable)
Positions: 1
Reports to: Deputy Managing Lawyer
Position Overview:
NAAJA’s civil law practice is an extremely busy and diverse one, with practice areas including police accountability, child protection, adult guardianship, consumer, discrimination, tenancy, social security and victims of crime assistance claims. The work requires high levels of motivation, energy and a commitment to professional excellence.
DUTIES
- Assist in answering Civil Law Section enquiries, take messages and where necessary, assist with appointments and referrals.
- Providing general administrative support to solicitors as directed by the Deputy Managing Lawyer.
- Prepare legal correspondence as directed by solicitors.
- Provide accurate statistics, information and reports on NAAJA’s civil law practice to meet internal and external requirements.
- Assisting with other general office duties
- Maintaining client confidentiality, undertaking conflict checks and ensuring that client records are maintained according to legal practice standards including accurately using our electronic file management system (M Files)
- Any other administrative duties as required.
How to Apply:
Applicants for this position must address the selection criteria in their written application, which should be sent to Recruitment@naaja.org.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close Monday 29 July 2024
Duties and selection criteria can be found here: 20240729 ALICE SPRINGS Administrative Assistant Civil FT DS