Overview
We are looking for a Legal Support Officer – APS3 Equivalent to work with our client in the Federal Government space. You will join a supportive and professional team that values integrity, collaboration, and high-quality service delivery.
Location: Canberra
Type: Labour Hire Contract (up to 6 months)
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Legal Support Officer to provide high-quality administrative and litigation support services within a dynamic legal environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting legal teams in delivering significant outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a range of contemporary administrative and support services to legal practice groups.
- Use legal practice business systems and digital litigation tools to assist in the management and presentation of complex cases.
- Prepare and manage case files, court documents, and correspondence.
- Support day-to-day legal operations including witness coordination, subpoena preparation, court material lodgement, and arranging interpreters or translators.
- Provide research and analysis to support legal proceedings.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including prosecutors, courts, and counsel.
Ideal candidate
This role requires the ability to work under general direction, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience providing support services in a government and/or legal environment (desirable).
- Strong judgement, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Teamwork, collaboration, and strong stakeholder relationship management.
- Personal drive, initiative, and a high standard of integrity.
Requirements
- Australian Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.
- Applicants must have a driving licence as you may be required to take files to court.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal work in the public sector.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Casual Loading: Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
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📌 Legal Support Officer
🏢 Hudson
📍 Canberra