Litigation Support Officer - Flexible Hours & WFH

Legal Aid; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employer super contributions

Flexible working hours

Study leave for approved courses

Locality Allowance

WFH options

Job summary

Legal Aid Queensland in Cairns is seeking a Litigation Support Officer to manage case-file administration, including opening, closing and archiving, plus data entry. You will assist lawyers with preparing correspondence, affidavits and court documents, and coordinate client appointments.

The role requires independent work, solid IT skills and trauma-informed practice knowledge. The position offers flexible hours, salary packaging, First Nations programs and local regional opportunities.

Qualifications

• Legal administrative experience required.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative activities for case files: opening, closing, archiving, data entry.
• Prepare correspondence, affidavits and court documents to assist lawyers.
• Coordinate appointments, arrange interpreters, and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Assist with briefs for counsel and organize court materials.

Skills

Legal admin experience

Trauma-informed practice

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Case management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Legal Aid Queensland in Cairns is seeking a Litigation Support Officer to manage case-file administration, including opening, closing and archiving, plus data entry. You will assist lawyers with preparing correspondence, affidavits and court documents, and coordinate client appointments.

The role requires independent work, solid IT skills and trauma-informed practice knowledge. The position offers flexible hours, salary packaging, First Nations programs and local regional opportunities.