Legal Support Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The QBCC is seeking a Legal Support Officer in Brisbane to provide high-quality administrative and case management support to a team of legal professionals. You will prepare and collate court documents for filing, maintain electronic case records, and manage data entry across case management systems.

The role offers flexible working arrangements with mandatory in-person attendance at the Brisbane office and exposure to legal processes within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a close-knit team.
• Previous experience in Legal administration will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and collate court documents for filing.
• Maintain accurate electronic case records and file notes.
• Data entry across case management systems.
• Liaise with court registries to monitor case progress and timelines.

Skills

Administrative experience

Legal administration

Case management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management systems

Court filing software

Job description

About the QBCCThe QBCC is Queensland's independent building and construction regulator, focused on educating, protecting and supporting the industry and community through fair and transparent oversight.As the sector faces a pivotal decade with major housing goals and the Olympic legacy ahead, the QBCC is modernising services, strengthening partnerships and building capability to deliver at scale.At its core is a strong commitment to people - fostering an inclusive, high-performing, future-ready workforce where employees can thrive and deliver meaningful outcomes for industry and the community.About the roleAs a Legal Support Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting a team of legal professionals by providing high-quality administrative and case management assistance. Working in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment, you'll help keep matters progressing smoothly by preparing and collating court documents for filing, maintaining accurate electronic case records and file notes and managing data entry across case management systems. You will also liaise with court registries to monitor case progress and timelines.This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where you'll gain valuable exposure to legal processes and court systems. You'll develop practical skills in legal administration and case management while enjoying a varied role that offers genuine growth opportunities, flexible working arrangements and an excellent work-life balance.This position is based in Brisbane and the successful candidate will enter into a Flexible Work Arrangement reflecting Brisbane as their primary office location. While the role allows for flexibility in working from home, regular in-person attendance at the Brisbane office is a mandatory requirement.Please refer to the Position Description for the key role responsibilities and suitability requirements for this role.About YouYou're a highly organised administrative professional with a keen eye for detail and enjoy supporting others and working in a collaborative environment. You have excellent customer service skills and are confident engaging with legal professionals and court staff.To succeed in this role, you will bring:Proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work autonomously while contributing to a close-knit teamExcellent organisation, prioritisation and multitasking abilitiesPrevious experience in Legal administration will be highly regarded.How to ApplyIf you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your current resume and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest in the role and addressing the suitability requirements detailed in the attached position description.Why Join the QBCC?At the QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose driven organisation where your work matters. You will work with dedicated professionals who value integrity, collaboration and learning. You'll have opportunities to grow while making a real contribution to shaping the QBCC's future and outcomes for our stakeholders.If you're ready to dive into a career defining transformation journey with us, where your impact will help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.Referee checksIt is recommended you seek approval when nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current or recent supervisor.By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish the panel to contact your referees without your permission, please make this clear to the panel.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.