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APS- Administrative Support Officer – Legal Coordination Services Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at Directionshealth
Position: APS4 – Administrative Support Officer – Legal Coordination Services
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About our team
The Legal Strategy and Services Branch is responsible for driving the Legal Group’s strategy and capability development. The Branch also supports the broader Legal Group in delivering legal advice and services by:
Managing the relationships with and performance of those contracted to provide legal services to the Department.
Providing administrative support for the management of litigation.
Managing the subpoena process for the Department.
Coordinating Legal Group’s input to the Annual Report, Business Planning, and Risk Management.
Managing compliance with the Legal Services Directions 2017.
Managing the legal information systems.
Supporting Legal Group’s recruitment and professional development activities.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide high-level support to legal officers managing litigation matters, prioritizing work effectively to achieve both individual and team goals.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key departmental stakeholders and external service providers while undertaking a range of tasks including, but not limited to:
Registering new applications in relevant systems.
Requesting Departmental and Tribunal files promptly and ensuring they are sent to the relevant External Legal Services Provider.
Assisting with the preparation of various reports, processing of invoices, notifying debtors of new litigation debts, and other tasks as directed.
Ensure all relevant departmental systems are updated accurately and within set time frames and comply with recordkeeping obligations.
Additional information
Previous experience working in the public sector is not required. Candidates with experience in providing administrative support in any professional setting (including non-legal roles) are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (our People) before the closing date on 26/03/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.
As part of your application, you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role.
Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us.
Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 136687 in the document footer.
To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
Diversity and inclusion
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
Recruit Ability applies to this vacancy. Under the Recruit Ability scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
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Title: APS- Administrative Support Officer – Legal Coordination Services
Company: Directionshealth
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
