Work within Federal Government space!Canberra location Labour Hire Contract (up to 6 months)
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 important 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 workplace (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 license 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 at Hudson
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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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Profession:Administration & Office SupportAdministrative Assistants
Company: Hudson
Date posted: 23rd Sep, 2025
Required Skill Profession
Legal Support Workers
📌 Legal Support Officer
🏢 Hudson
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