• REF: BAI1001
• Classification: Level 4
• Remuneration: $ 69,501 plus super and attractive salary packaging options
• Type: Full time fixed term contract till 30 June 2021

An opportunity to make a difference

Caxton Legal Centre represents the interests of people who are disadvantaged or low-income earners when they come into contact with the Law. Caxton is seeking a Bail Service Support Officer, to work in a newly funded program to assist prisoners on remand to seek bail. The successful candidate will have a basic knowledge of the legal framework, exceptional communication skills and an ability to gather information from culturally and linguistically diverse clients during time limited phone calls.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for manning the dedicated phone line for prisoners on remand
• Ability to collect key information to determine client need in a limited time period
• Collate documents and organise paperwork for lodgement with the Court
• Prepare routine reports for internal and external purposes
• Triage information from numerous sources to assist lawyers to determine eligibility for bail
• Undertake legal research and analysis on a range of issues and prepare reports and case summaries
• Draft correspondence, briefs to counsel and court documents
• Assist in court preparation, including discovery related tasks and general document management
• Complete client and matter reporting, including budget and resourcing considerations
• Assist with legal support services and administrative duties as required

Essential requirements

• Prior experience working as a Paralegal highly regarded
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Social Work (highly regarded) or relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable clients or clients from a culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Excellent attention to detail and consistent high standards of work
• Ability to ‘think on your feet' and work independently in the absence of specific instruction
• Superior time management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet relevant deadlines
• Ability to appropriately deal with sensitive and highly confidential information with a high level of tact, discretion and judgement
• Strong communication skills, particularly in obtaining information from clients
• Eligible to pass a criminal history check

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail will assist in collating and organising paperwork associated with bail applications for lodgement with the Court.