2022 Junior Legal Secretary - TAFE Students Preferred null

Employment Status: Temporary (for up to 2 years with the possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing employment).

Full-time– 35 hours per week

About the CSO

CSO provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner.

We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector’s core values. We are focussed on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

For more information about the CSO please visit our website.

About the Role

As a member of the legal support team, you will receive on-the-job training and gain experience in all relevant aspects of legal practice administration. You will work in a friendly, collaborative environment where the Legal Support Teams will assist in mentoring and supporting you in developing your skills and experience. Our legal secretaries provide legal secretarial support to solicitors in a specialist legal practice group and undertake a range of administrative tasks to ensure that solicitors are fully supported in delivering legal services to clients.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified at Higher School Certificate standard
• Certificate III in Business Administration or higher qualification.

To find out more about the role, visit our page.

About You

An ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic and a team player committed to providing a high level of administrative support. You will be a highly organised, efficient person who enjoys working in a fast-paced. Good knowledge of technology (MS Suite) is desirable.

How to apply:

For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include:

• An updated resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role
• Respond to pre-screening questions

CSO’s commitment to diversity and flexibility

At CSO, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse society.

We believe that flexibility and a healthy life-work balance contribute to our success and the overall well-being of our people. We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and we are committed to offering flexible working arrangements where practicable.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.