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Legal AssistantGrade: Clerk Grade 3/4Salary range: from $84,659 to $92,701 plus super annum + superDuration: Ongoing/permanent employment opportunityApplications close: Monday 23rd March (9:59am)Location: Sydney, McKell Building (Hybrid working arrangements are currently in place)About the Role We have an opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Litigation and Policy team at the Office of the Registrar General. Reporting to the Managing Lawyer, the Senior Paralegal will join a fast-paced team environment to deliver a range of administrative and paralegal functions to support the Litigation and Policy team, particularly in the area of property law.The right applicant will have experience drafting documents and preparing written answers to customer inquiries, be responsive, be a team player, take initiative and be willing to develop new skills.About UsORG is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the NSW land title system. It conducts litigation, prepares policy and legislative advice, regulates the concession of NSW land titles registry and oversees providers of electronic conveyancing services in NSW.The Litigation & Policy team is responsible for conducting property-related litigation, providing legal and policy advice, and overseeing policy and legislative development in the area of property, land titling and eConveyancing law including the Real Property Act 1900, the Conveyancing Act 1919 and strata legislation. The team is also responsible for conducting compliance examination audits of subscribers to the electronic conveyancing system.About youThis is a full time role. To be successful in this role, you will have experience working as a legal assistant, paralegal or lawyer, ideally in a litigation or property practice.Ideally you will have completed a law degree and have either completed or be competing College of Law.You will take initiative, pay attention to detail and work effectively as part of a team.ORG is looking for someone who can prioritise work in a high-volume environment to meet competing demands with conflicting and critical deadlines to maintain high-quality outcomes. This role will involve:Providing a range of administrative and paralegal functions to support the efficient operation of ORGAssisting with preparation of draft correspondence, emails to customers, Ministerial correspondence, briefing notes, court documents and briefs to CounselActing as a professional point of contact with staff and key stakeholders by responding to written and verbal enquiries and providing information and advice in an effective and responsive mannerUndertaking legal researchPreparing and filing documents in CourtProviding general administrative and business support, including creating and maintaining files, preparing reports, setting up meetings and taking minutes of meetingsMaintaining accurate records in legal information systems in accordance with records management policies and procedures and confidentiality/privacy requirementsAssisting with preparation of presentations, consultation papers and other stakeholder engagement materials, using Powerpoint, Excel and other Office365 toolsWorking at the Department of Customer ServiceThe Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a great place to work. Our values of accountability, trust, service and integrity drive our initiatives and culture. We support innovative programs in areas as broad as digital government, consumer protection and major public works. We are an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and flexible work practices and believe our people are our greatest asset. Ourbenefitsinclude:Our flexible working policyDiscounted Gym Memberships and Employee Assistance ProgramsAnnual Leave Loading, development opportunities, training and much more!What we need from youTo start your journey towards becoming our Legal Assistant please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page).In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.For any enquiries regarding recruitment, please contact Fiona Harris on Salary Grade 3/4, with the base salary for this role starting at $84659 base plus superannuationClick Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nathan Ly via .Visit the Capability Application Toolto prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: Monday 23rd March 10amCareers at Department of Customer ServiceA career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact or 02 9494 8351.For more information, please visitInformation on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process