About Legal Aid Queensland

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced administrator, preferably with experience working in a busy high-volume processing environment or legal administration role, to take on a position helping vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders secure funding for legal assistance.

There is one permanent and multiple temporary vacancies available.

What you will do

Analyse, assess and process applications in line with approved funding criteria and tests in relation to a client's eligibility to receive funding for legal representation
Gather additional information to support and verify application details
Assist clients, legal practitioners and other stakeholders in relation to grants of aid
Maintain files including preparing file notes, submissions, data entry, regular review and finalisation

About you: The successful candidate will have

Ability to accurately analyse, comprehend and interpret funding criteria and apply tests and procedures to make and document decisions
Knowledge of legal practices, procedures and terminology
Ability to communicate effectively with clients with complex needs, colleagues and internal/external stakeholders and have the ability to explain your decisions

What we can offer you

36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
12.75% employer super contributions
Generous salary packaging available
Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Interested?

If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.