Trauma-Informed Paralegal & Client Support Officer

Justice and Equity Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice and Equity Centre in Sydney, NSW seeks a Legal and Client Support Officer to provide paralegal and administrative support for the solicitors in the HPLS Women’s Service and to assist clients directly. You will manage client files, draft outcome letters, liaise with courts and agencies, and deliver trauma-informed intake services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a legal practice or professional service environment and strong record-keeping and confidentiality skills, with

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal practice or professional service environment.
• Delivery of administrative support including word processing and data entry.
• Ability to keep accurate records and maintain client confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with staff, clients and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process client files including drafting outcome letters.
• Liaise and correspond with courts, tribunals, police, government agencies and other external organisations.
• Provide trauma-informed, accessible and responsive intake services.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Word processing

Client confidentiality

Court liaison

Job description

Justice and Equity Centre in Sydney, NSW seeks a Legal and Client Support Officer to provide paralegal and administrative support for the solicitors in the HPLS Women’s Service and to assist clients directly. You will manage client files, draft outcome letters, liaise with courts and agencies, and deliver trauma-informed intake services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a legal practice or professional service environment and strong record-keeping and confidentiality skills, with