Paralegal/Junior Lawyer – NV1 Clearance Essential – $480 to $540 daily rate including super – Initial secondment to 31 December 2026 with possible extension - Canberra location (on-site)
The Role
We currently have a secondment opportunity within a high profile Commonwealth Department based in Canberra that is seeking a Paralegal/Junior Lawyer with experience in a Commonwealth setting.
The Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to work as a secondee within the Commonwealth clients' in-house legal team.
The successful candidate support the legal policy team's work including:
* legislative development and associated processes;
* administering subpoenas and court orders;
* undertaking legal research to support lawyers;
* understanding relevant legislation and policy frameworks; and
* providing legal administrative support, including electronic filing and inbox management.
The Requirements
A current (minimum) NV1 security clearance experience is a requirement for this role.
A law student or experience as an administrator in a Commonwealth setting with high attention to detail is essential.