Legal Secretary • Based in the Sydney CBD (Martin Place) with flexible work arrangements available • Work closely with experienced lawyers and partners to provide high-level administrative support • Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive environment Classification grade: Clerk Grade 1/2 Salary: $70,694 p.a. to 76,857 p.a. (Employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading is paid in addition to the salary) Work type: Full-Time – 35 hours per week About the role Exciting opportunity to join Crown’s Solicitor Office in legal space Legal Secretaries provide secretarial support to three or more solicitors in a specialist legal practice group and undertake a range of administrative tasks to ensure that solicitors are fully supported in delivering legal services to clients. As an employee of the CSO, you will receive on-the-job training and gain experience in all relevant aspects of legal practice administration. You will work in a friendly, supportive team environment where you will be mentored by a Senior Legal Secretary and Legal Support Manager to assist and support you in developing your skills and experience. To learn more about the role, please review the role description here. This recruitment will be used to create a talent pool to fill ongoing and temporary full-time and part-time vacancies as they arise over the next 18 months at the CSO. Key knowledge and experience • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. • Demonstrated experience providing high-level secretarial and administrative support in a legal office or professional services environment. About you. Our ideal candidate. The ideal candidate will be organized and forward-thinking preferably with prior experience helping solicitors effectively manage their practice. In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of the operational management of legal matters and be expected to proactively track and drive the operations and support side of the legal matter management to enable your solicitors to focus on their legal work. To be successful in this role, you will need excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional client service focus, and demonstrated proficiency in the use of core office technology and software applications will be beneficial. How to apply: For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include: • An updated resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role. You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Justyna Wieczorek, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0400 549 700 or email justyna.wieczorekcso.nsw.gov.au to further discuss. A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months. Closing date: Sunday, 5 May 2024 (AEST 7:59 PM) Recruitment enquires: Justyna Wieczorek, Talent Acquisition Partner, Justyna.wieczorekcso.nsw.gov.au Why work for CSO? The NSW Crown Solicitors Office (CSO) provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs, and projects in a lawful, effective, and efficient manner. We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector's core values. We are focused on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment. For more information about the CSO, click here. Our commitment to flexible working The CSO has adopted a team-based approach to flexible working. We recognize that everyone has different needs and preferences, and our flexible work culture allows you to adapt your work routine to suit you. We’re all about flexibility, productivity, and driving good client outcomes. We have generous leave provisions available for our employees that acknowledge individual preferences and responsibilities including: • Up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum • 20 days purchased leave annually • Inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks (14 weeks 2 bonus weeks) which can be taken flexibly within the first 24 months to support the birth, adoption, altruistic surrogacy, or permanent out-of-home care placement of a child • Study time up to 4 hours per week • Extended Leave of up to 44 days after 10 years or up to 30.8 days after 7 years of service. How we support health & well-being: • We offer an employee assistance program to support the well-being of employees in the workplace and in their personal lives, which also extends to family members • Coaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their team’s wellbeing • We offer an annual Flu Vaccination program • We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families CSO's commitment to diversity At CSO, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organization and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans, and other diverse communities. 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