Legal Support Officer - Part-Time (Public Sector)

Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is seeking a legal support officer (3 x part-time) for the Legal Services Branch in Melbourne. The role offers hands-on experience in administration, privacy matters, and support across central office operations.

Ideal candidates are penultimate or final year LLB/JD students with strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise work in a busy public service environment.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen, permanent resident or valid work visa.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to methodically review documents to detect errors.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for filing and record management in LEX, TRIM, and Teams.
• Coordinate triage of central inboxes and provide timely advice.
• Assist solicitors and paralegals with drafting, court books, briefs and budget support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

Penultimate or final year LLB/JD student

Tools

LEX (internal legal matter management system)

TRIM Content Management System

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is seeking a legal support officer (3 x part-time) for the Legal Services Branch in Melbourne. The role offers hands-on experience in administration, privacy matters, and support across central office operations.

Ideal candidates are penultimate or final year LLB/JD students with strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise work in a busy public service environment.