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- Legal Support Manager (APS Level 6)
- Full time - Ongoing/Non-ongoing
- Based in Sydney
An opportunity exists for a Legal Support Manager to join our Legal Support team in Sydney.
About us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.
AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.
AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 660 staff, including 470 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
About the role
AGS delivers expert legal services to Commonwealth clients across a wide range of areas including dispute resolution, commercial law and constitutional and public law. Please visit the AGS website for further information Home | AGS.
We are seeking candidates who are looking to expand their working career, have an interest in legal administration, and are enthusiastic and willing to learn. On-the-job training will be provided along with ongoing training and development. Fundamentally, a strong work ethic and a desire to work in a team and provide professional administrative support to lawyers is key.
The Sydney Legal Support Manager plays a critical leadership role in leading and developing our Sydney legal support team which comprises approximately 20 staff who provide legal administrative support to over 100 lawyers.
As the manager of the Sydney legal support team, you will work closely with the National Coordinator, Legal Support, National Managers and other senior leaders to supervise, develop and manage support resources.
The Sydney Legal Support Manager is supported by, and works closely with, Senior Legal Assistants who have specialist expertise and assist with day-to-day management of work across the office.
In this role you will:
- manage a dynamic team which provides high quality legal support services in a professional environment across a range of legal areas
- be responsible for developing, recruiting and mentoring legal support
- ensure processes and administrative workflows are nationally consistent and identify areas for innovation
- provide high quality legal or administrative assistance to lawyers and/or senior management as and when required
- support and work closely with a team of legal support managers across AGS to ensure the effective provision of legal support services across the AGS group
- champion and support new systems, practices and processes.
For further information about the requirement of the role please refer to the role description below.
About you
This role will suit an experienced and highly efficient professional manager who ideally has:
- leadership, training, development and recruitment experience
- excellent client service skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage key relationships with internal and external clients
- capacity to think strategically about, and direct continuous improvement in, the provision of legal support
- demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and to operate effectively in a hybrid environment
- advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office suite as well as legal practice software systems such as Mattersphere, Elite and iManage
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- the flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks to meet client deadlines and business needs.
Previous experience providing high quality legal support to multiple lawyers in a fast-paced legal practice would be highly desirable for this role.
You will work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our employees competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.
AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.
To apply
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.
Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Tuesday 1st August 2023.
Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Melanie Waddell, National Coordinator on 07 3360 5695.
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