Paralegal (High-profile Federal Government Agency)Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Allygroup is seeking a law student and/or experienced paralegal for a secondment with a high-profile federal government agency. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in professional services and establish long-lasting contacts within a government agency. The position is set in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, dealing with numerous complex pieces of legislation.Candidates must be based in Canberra and hold an NV1 security clearance or higher to be considered. Part-time working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.Key responsibilities:administering and coordinating the legal support function, including finances, reporting, database, file and record management, logistic support and workflow management.arranging and administering supplementary legal resources, including personnel to support the delivery of legal services, events and training.applying specialist knowledge to established practices and procedures to assist the conduct of formal legal and administrative processes, including for courts, tribunals, inquiries and government administration.applying specialist knowledge to draft routine legal and administrative correspondence and documents to support legal officers in the delivery of legal services.working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of legal services.facilitating the participation of individuals in legal and administrative fora.assessing and directing tasks in compliance with established practices and principles.evaluating workflows, practices and the office environment to identify risks, opportunities and improvement.conducting legal research to support legal officers in the delivery of legal services.Our ideal candidate will have:strong interest in government affairs, public policy and the legislative processstrong critical thinking skills and high attention to detailstrong organisational skills, efficiency, and initiativeexcellent oral and written communication skillsdemonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity and confidentialitycompetence in the use of technologythe ability to work independently and as part of a teamExperience in a relevant legal environment (for example, as a paralegal, law clerk or administrative support staff member) would be highly desirable.What Allygroup Offers:Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of integrity.Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team.Attractive Remuneration PackageWhat you need to do now:To apply, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button above or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk regarding this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170.About Allygroup:Allygroup is a law firm that specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management, and legal recruitment.Allygroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their cultural, gender, or religious identity.How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have administration experience in the legal services industry?How many years' experience do you have as a paralegal?Do you hold Australian Security Clearance?
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